Asparagus Salad
- Servings: 2
- Ingredients:
- 200 g clean asparagus with trimmed tips
- 100 g Brie cheese
- 50 g shelled walnuts & pecans
- Mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, lettuce)
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons brazil nut oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Steps:
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- Toast the nuts: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts and pecans for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool. Chop some of the nuts and leave others whole for garnish.
- Cook the asparagus: You can cook them in several ways:
- Sauteed: Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the asparagus for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Steamed: Steam the asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Roasted: Preheat the oven to 392°F. Toss the asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast them for 8-10 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, mix the brazil nut oil, white vinegar, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well with a fork.
- Assemble the salad: Place a bed of green leaves on a platter. Arrange the warm asparagus on top. Place the Brie cheese slices between the asparagus.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts and garnish with a few whole nuts. Serve immediately.