ASPARAGUS WITH HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE

Asparagus With Horseradish Vinaigrette image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

Sea salt
1 1/2 pounds very thin asparagus
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, roughly chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until just tender. Plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk together the horseradish, shallot, Champagne vinegar and a little salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Divide asparagus among 4 dishes and dress with horseradish vinaigrette. Sprinkle the herbs and chopped egg over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 638 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams