GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound asparagus, grilled
1 pound assorted mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shiitake) coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh thyme chopped
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup toasted pecans
8 oz. American blue cheese
Red Chile Mustard Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp anco chile powder
Salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Toss asparagus with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Arrange 1/4 of the mushrooms in the center of each plate. Arrange asparagus around the mushrooms. Sprinkle pecans and blue cheese around the edge of the plate. Drizzle with more of the dressing. To make the vinaigrette: Whisk together mustard, ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Season with more salt, to taste.