Salad Of Warm White Asparagus Spargel Baby Arugula And Beefst Recipe

Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this elegant salad! Perfectly blanched white asparagus spears contrast beautifully with peppery arugula and juicy beefsteak tomatoes (seasonal!). This recipe, inspired by Emeril Lagasse, is a stunning and delicious combination of textures and tastes. A simple yet sophisticated dish perfect for a light lunch, dinner party, or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 148.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Salad Of Warm White Asparagus Spargel Baby Arugula And Beefst

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How to Make Salad Of Warm White Asparagus Spargel Baby Arugula And Beefst

  1. Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
  3. Add 1 pound of white asparagus to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender-crisp.
  4. Immediately transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. While the asparagus cools, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms begin to brown.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh tarragon, salt and pepper to taste, and a splash (about 1 teaspoon) of white wine vinegar.
  8. Set the mushroom mixture aside.
  9. Arrange 4-5 spears of asparagus on each of 6 salad plates.
  10. Top each plate with a generous mound of baby arugula (about 2 cups total). Arrange 2-3 slices of beefsteak tomato on top of each mound.
  11. Drizzle each salad with porcini dressing (recipe not included, use your favorite or store-bought) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g