WARM ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC DRESSI

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A wonderful spring salad from Peter Martin's restaurant in Kitchener Ontario! Arrange the asparagus on the plate in a sunburst pattern, top it with mixed greens & the warmed dressing for an impressive first course.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb asparagus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 cups mixed baby greens
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus& cook in your favourite manner (steam, boil, roast, your choice but I highly recommend Pan Roasted Asparagus- recipe#84345) until tender-crisp.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl& set aside.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large non stick skillet.
  • Stir fry mushrooms until golden& no liquid remains, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic& red peppers& stir fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Add dressing& 2 tbsps of the dill; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange asparagus& greens on the plate, top with dressing& goat cheese; sprinkle remaining dill.

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