Salad of Grilled Asparagus with Taleggio Cheese and Serrano Ham
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
- 6 1/4-inch-thick slices Taleggio cheese or Fontina cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
- 6 thin slices serrano ham or prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat) and preheat oven to 425F.
- Whisk vinegar, shallot and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Gradually whisk in oil.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus on rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing.
- Sprinkle asparagus with salt and pepper.
- Grill asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Return asparagus to same sheet.
- Drizzle with additional 1/3 cup dressing; top with cheese.
- Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Place greens in large bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat.
- Using spatula, divide asparagus among 6 plates.
- Arrange greens alongside.
- Drape ham over greens.
- Sprinkle pine nuts over salads.
- Serve with remaining dressing.
balsamic vinegar, shallot, sugar, extravirgin olive oil, taleggio cheese, baby greens, thin slices serrano ham, pine nuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salad-of-grilled-asparagus-with-taleggio-cheese-and-serrano-ham-103876 (may not work)