Warm Asparagus Salad

• 2 ounces day-old French bread or other firm white bread, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 medium shallot, peeled and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 minutes or until toasted. Rub cut sides of garlic over one side of each bread slice. Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until bread is coarsely ground. Arrange breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 375u0b0 for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer breadcrumbs to a bowl.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is lightly browned, shaking pan occasionally; remove from heat. Drizzle butter over toasted breadcrumbs; toss well to coat.
4. Combine vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon rind, lemon juice, and shallot; stir well with a whisk. Stir in salt and pepper.
5. Bring water to a boil in a large skillet. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; add asparagus to pan. Cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Place asparagus on a serving platter. Drizzle with vinaigrette; top with breadcrumb mixture. Garnish with 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, if desired. Serve immediately.

bread, garlic, unsalted butter, white wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, shallot, salt, freshly ground black pepper, water, asparagus, lemon rind

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/warm-asparagus-salad-50017739 (may not work)