ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH WALNUT OIL VINAIGRETTE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Asparagus Salad With Walnut Oil Vinaigrette image

This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for the rest of my life. I discovered this exceptional recipe on foodnetwork, originally from Emeril Lagasse. I have added Blue Cheese crumbles to the finished salad because I think it sends this salad over the top. I have made this recipe several times now. Every time I make it I enjoy it more and more. This salad will make an ordinary meal fabulous!! If you enjoy asparagus as much as I do, I think you will enjoy this recipe!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
1/2 cup walnut oil
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine and whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to whisk and add vegetable oil in thin stream.
  • Whisk in walnut oil; set dressing aside.
  • Place steamed asparagus on platter; pour dressing over asparagus.
  • Garnish with toasted walnuts, parsley and Blue Cheese crumbles.
  • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.8, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 6

There are no comments yet!