Fried Asparagus and Mixed Green Salad

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup cake flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup ice-cold water
• 20 asparagus spears, each trimmed to 4 inches
• 5 cups mixed baby greens

1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Set aside.
4. Add enough vegetable oil to heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 4 inches.
5. Heat to 350F.
6. Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl.
7. Add ice-cold water and whisk just until blended.
8. Dip 1 asparagus spear into batter, then add to oil.
9. Repeat with 4 more asparagus spears.
10. Fry until crisp, about 2 minutes.
11. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to paper towels.
12. Repeat with remaining asparagus and batter in 3 mire batches.
13. Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat.
14. Mound salad on 4 plates.
15. Arrange asparagus around salads in spoke fashion and serve.

olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, fresh ginger, garlic, vegetable oil, cake flour, baking powder, salt, water, inches, baby greens

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-asparagus-and-mixed-green-salad-4491 (may not work)