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Roasted Asparagus Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (with thick stems) .
  • 2 tsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 2 oz parmigiano-reggiano cheese .
  • 1 tsp olive oil .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 3/4 tsp white pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 500.
  • Step #2 Wash asparagus, & pat dry.
  • Step #3 Snap or cut woody stem ends, leaving only the tender portion.
  • Step #4 Gently peel the bottom third with a vegetabel peeler if necessary.
  • Step #5 Slice each spear on the diagonal into about three pieces.
  • Step #6 In a large bowl, combe the olive oil, salt & white pepper.
  • Step #7 Add the cut asparagus & toss to coat evenly.
  • Step #8 Set aside & allow asparagus to marinate in this mixture for about 8-10 mins at about room temp.
  • Step #9 When marinated, spread out into a single layer, heavy-gauge metal baking sheet, & roast for about 8 mins, transfer the asparagus to a nonstick, shaling several time during the roasting period to cook evenly & prevent sticking.
  • Step #10 When roasted, remove this from oven & allow this to cool to about room temp.
  • Step #11 When ready to serve, sprinkle lemon juice over the raosted asparagus & toss to coat.
  • Step #12 Divide the asparagus evenly among eight plates.
  • Step #13 Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, slice thin curls of the Parmigiano Reggiano atop the asparagus.
  • Enjoy the Roasted Asparagus Salad recipe

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