Asparagus Salad With Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

Submitted by Bev I Am

"This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for the rest of my life. I discovered this exceptional recipe on foodnetwork, originally from Emeril Lagasse. I have added Blue Cheese crumbles to the finished salad because I think it sends this salad over the top. I have made this recipe several times now. Every time I make it I enjoy it more and more. This salad will make an ordinary meal fabulous!! If you enjoy asparagus as much as I do, I think you will enjoy this recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
• 1⁄2 cup walnut oil
• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender

• Garnish

• 1⁄3 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. In a large bowl combine and whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper.
2. Continue to whisk and add vegetable oil in thin stream.
3. Whisk in walnut oil; set dressing aside.
4. Place steamed asparagus on platter; pour dressing over asparagus.
5. Garnish with toasted walnuts, parsley and Blue Cheese crumbles.
6. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Serve immediately.