White asparagus salad
Starter · Total time : 25 min · Prep : 15 min · Cook : 10 min · 6 servings
Allergens : Mustard, Sulphites
Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 1.5 kg 1.5 kg White asparagus(s)
- 2 c. à soupe 2 tablespoons Wine vinegar
- 1 c. à café 1 c. Coffee Mustard
- 6 c. à soupe 6 tablespoons Oil
- Salt, pepper
Method
- 1.Preparation of asparagus
- 2.Start by thoroughly washing white asparagus under fresh water, then gently peel it with a vegetable peel, removing the fibrous part from the bottom of the stem. Cut the hard end. Arrange the asparagus once ready on a clean towel while waiting for cooking.
- 3.Cooking
- 4.Bring to a boil a large volume of salted water in a pan or pan. Dip the asparagus and cook for about 10 minutes, until they become tender but remain firm. Check the cooking with a knife tip. Drain them thoroughly and let cool.
- 5.Preparation of dressing
- 6.Mix the mustard, wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl. Gradually add oil and whisk vigorously to obtain a homogeneous emulsion. Taste, then adjust seasoning according to your preferences. Reserve vinaigrette until assembled.
- 7.Assembly
- 8.Place cooled asparagus nicely on a serving dish. Pour the dressing uniformly over all asparagus. You can add some fresh herbs according to your desires. Mix gently before serving, to coat each asparagus well with sauce.
- 9.Service
- 10.Serve the fresh white asparagus salad, alone or accompanied by quarters of tomatoes, hard-cut eggs or green salad for more colours and flavors. Present it as a light entrance with a spring meal or cold buffet.