Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and steamed until just tender
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper.
- While continuing to whisk, add the vegetable oil in a very thin stream, whisking constantly.
- Whisk in the walnut oil.
- Place asparagus on platter and pour dressing over asparagus.
- Garnish with walnuts and parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately.
white wine vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, walnut oil, just tender, walnuts, parsley, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/asparagus-salad-with-walnut-oil-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)