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Mediterranean asparagus salad

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 400 g white asparagus
  • 400 g asparagus, green
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch(s) of sugar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp mustard, medium hot
  • 50 ml stock (asparagus water)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed (alternatively apple cider vinegar)
  • 40 ml olive oil
  • 40 ml cream
  • salt and pepper
  • 40 g dried tomatoes, diced
  • 30 g olives, black, diced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, flat, finely chopped
  • 20 g pine nuts
  • 20 g Parmesan or Pecorino

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

with white and green asparagus

Cook the prepared asparagus in a little water with salt and sugar for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Remove from the pan and cut into approximately 5 cm long pieces while still hot. Caution: Do not discard the asparagus water! Mix the listed ingredients to make a dressing and toss it with the warm asparagus. Cover and let stand for 1-2 hours. Before serving, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan. Garnish the asparagus with the pine nuts and coarsely grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with ciabatta or a whole-wheat baguette (spelt is a good choice).

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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