Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Poached Eggs
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 each lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 7 ounces arugula (roquette) baby, 10 cups
- 13 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated shaved or grated
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Add asparagus, 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl, and toss until well mixed and coated.
- Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet in a evenly single layer.
- Roast, stirring once or twice until very tender but still crispy, 16 to 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot and dry mustard in the bowl.
- Set aside 4 teaspoons of the dressing in a small bowl.
- When the asparagus is done, set aside to let cool while you poach the eggs.
- Break each egg into its own small bowl.
- Bring a Dutch oven with 2 inches of water to a boil.
- Pour in the vinegar.
- Reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Submerging the lip of each bowl into the simmering water, slowly pour in the eggs, one at a time.
- Boil for 4 minutes for soft set, 5 to 6 minutes for medium set and 8 minutes for hard set.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the eggs from water to a clean kitchen towel to let drain for 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add arugula in the large bowl, and toss with remaining dressing until well coated.
- Divide the salad among 4 plates.
- Arrange asparagus and a poached egg on top of each plate and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the reserved dressing.
- Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve with crusted bread if desired.
olive oil, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice freshly squeezed, shallots, dry mustard, eggs, white vinegar, arugula, parmesan
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/asparagus-arugula-salad-poached-52094 (may not work)