CAESAR-STYLE ASPARAGUS

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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Brunch     Side     Vegetarian     Lunch     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 pound asparagus
Purchased croutons

Steps:

  • Add first 5 ingredients to blender. With machine running, gradually add oil. Add 1/4 cup cheese. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
  • Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water and drain. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and asparagus separately.)
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese.

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