Asparagus Salad With Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese

From Food & Wine Magazine. Amazing cold salad to compliment a variety of meals.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  medium asparagus, tough ends removed
• 2  red bell peppers
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons capers, drained
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2  teaspoons  chopped tarragon or 2  teaspoons dill
• 1  garlic clove, very finely chopped
• 1⁄2 small red onion, finely chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  ounces  mild  goat cheese
• 12  kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
•  shavings parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a colander and refresh under cold water. Drain and pat dry.
2. Roast the peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning, until charred all over. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel the peppers and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the vinegar, capers, mustard, tarragon, garlic and onion; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
4. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter. Lay the roasted pepper strips over the asparagus and drizzle with half of the vinaigrette. Crumble the goat cheese on top. Garnish with the chopped olives and the Parmigiano shavings and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.
5. The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 up to 8 hours ahead. Refrigerate the asparagus, peppers and vinaigrette separately.