Roasted Asparagus Salad
- 2 12 lbs fresh asparagus (with thick stems)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 34 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- Preheat oven to 500.
- Wash asparagus, and pat dry.
- Snap or cut woody stem ends, leaving only the tender portion.
- Gently peel the bottom third with a vegetabel peeler if necessary.
- Slice each spear on the diagonal into about three pieces.
- In a large bowl, combe the olive oil, salt and white pepper.
- Add the cut asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
- Set aside and allow asparagus to marinate in this mixture for about 8-10 minutes at room temperature.
- When marinated, transfer the asparagus to a nonstick, heavy-gauge metal baking sheet, spread out into a single layer, and roast for about 8 minutes, shaling several time during the roasting period to cook evenly and prevent sticking.
- When roasted, remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle lemon juice over the raosted asparagus and toss to coat.
- Divide the asparagus evenly among eight plates.
- Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, slice thin curls of the Parmigiano Reggiano atop the asparagus.
fresh asparagus, olive oil, olive oil, salt, white pepper, lemon juice, cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-asparagus-salad-132812 (may not work)