ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 18m

Yield 3 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches asparagus, stems trimmed and split lengthwise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped thyme leaves
1 (8-ounce) jar julienne sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
12 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced thin

Steps:

Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
Add asparagus, chopped garlic, vegebtable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary and thyme to a large bowl. Mix together. Grill asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Place asparagus back into bowl. Add julienne-sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Mix together.
Remove 2 tablespoons oil from asparagus mixture, and place into saute pan. Add mushrooms; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and crisp.
Remove mushrooms and mix into asparagus mixture. Serve at room temperature.