The classic rocket and parmesan salad is made even more amazing with asparagus and a gorgeous lemon dressing. Peppery rocket, tangy lemon and robust parmesan are a delicious way to showcase fresh asparagus.
65grocket (arugula) , washed and well dried(3 cups not packed)
50gshaved parmesan cheese (use a block and shave it with a veg peeler)
¼cuptoasted pine nuts
1small shallot finely chopped
FOR THE LEMON DIJON DRESSING
1 ½tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil(notes)
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
2teaspoonswhite sugar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonwholegrain mustard
Sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Instructions
Remove the woody ends of the asparagus - hold at either end and bend, it will break naturally where the woody part meets the tender part.
Slice the asparagus thinly on an angle.
Prepare a bowl of iced water and set aside.
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Drop the asparagus in for one minute then use a slotted spoon to scoop it out and plunge it straight into the iced water. Set aside to cool completely.
FOR THE DRESSING: Add all ingredients to a jar with lid and shake well to combine.
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: Don't add the dressing until you're ready to serve but everything else can be combined ahead of time.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooled asparagus, rocket, two thirds of the parmesan, pine nuts and shallot until well mixed.
Right before serving, toss with the lemon dressing and top with remaining parmesan shavings and sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.
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Notes
I use a standard Australian 20 ml tablespoon (equal to 4 teaspoons).
Make sure to dry the rocket well after washing.
The salad can be stored, un-dressed, in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. Once dressed eat immediately - the leaves will gradually wilt once dressed so dressed leftovers will not be crisp.
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