Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper and Arugula Salad
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers slice into 1-inch strips
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 10 ounces asparagus woody ends removed and cut into diagoal 1-inch slices
- 18 teaspoon salt and black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic cloves freshly minced
- 4 ounces arugula (roquette) about 3 cups
- 2 ounces goat (chevre) cheese 1/4 cup, or any your favorite creamy cheese, crumbled
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add red bell pepper strips and red onions, stirring once or twice, and cook until just start to soften, 2 to 3minutes.
- Add asparagus, stirring once or twice, and cook until asparagus is browned and almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with a bit salt and black pepper.
- Transfer to a large plate and let cool for a few minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper to taste in a medium bowl until well blended.
- In a large bowl, toss together arugula with1 tablespoons dressing until evenly coated.
- Divide between two individual salad plates.
- Toss the asparagus, bell pepper, and red onion with remaining dressing until well combined.
- Place equal amount of salad on each plate with greens.
- Top with goat cheese and serve.
olive oil, olive oil, sweet red bell peppers, red onion, salt, white wine vinegar, garlic, arugula, goat
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/asparagus-red-bell-pepper-arugu-53396 (may not work)