ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

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We couldn't agree more with Libby; the mozzarella cheese and herbs in this dish are a real winning combination... Blue Ribbon winning, in fact! Thanks for sharing, Libby.

Provided by libby walp

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb asparagus, fresh
3/4 lb green beans, fresh
1 small red onion
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp stone ground mustard
1 Tbsp tarragon, fresh
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
2 oz mozzarella cheese, fresh
2 tsp lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Clean and slice asparagus, green beans and onions into 1 intch slices.
  • 2. Drop the asparagus and bens into a pot of boiling water and blanch for 3-5 minutes, until bright green and slightly soft.
  • 3. Remove the vegetables, and place them in a bath of ice water, along with the onion slices.
  • 4. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinerag, mustard, taragon, salt and pepper.
  • 5. Rewmove cooled vegetables from water, and toss in bowl with dressing.
  • 6. Top with medium sizes pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese and the fresh lemon juice.

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