ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARDY VINAIGRETTE

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Thick asparagus spears arranged in an egg shape are topped with paper-thin cutout carrot bunnies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pounds jumbo asparagus, trimmed and bottoms peeled
1 large carrot, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch strips
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus; blanch until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let cool, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Use 1-inch cookie or aspic cutters to shape carrot strips, then add to pot and blanch until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath and let cool; drain on plate.
  • Whisk together vinegar and mustards; season with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, add oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • Transfer asparagus to platter. Garnish with carrot cutouts. Serve, with vinaigrette on side.

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