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Yakima aparagus with pine nuts, scallions, and chevre vinaigrette

This salad, which is a favorite at Cafe Presse, is an easy way to make use of abondant asparagus during Washington’s short but sweet season.
Serves 4 as a first course
Yakima asparagus with pine nuts, spring onions and chevre vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2lb asparagus
- 1/2 bunch scallions
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
vinaigrette
- 1 shallots (large, peeled)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and germ removed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- zest (of two lemons)
- 1 cup rice wine vinegars (unseasoned)
- 1/4 cup chevre (fresh)
- organic soy oil (to consistency)
Preparation
1. | Wash the asparagus in cold water. Trim off the tough end of each stalk. Blanch in boiling salted water until cooked but still has a bit of crunch. Shock the asparagus immediately in cold water, then drain, dry and hold cold. |
2. | Clean and wash the scallions. Cut finely. |
3. | Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients except the soy oil in a blender. Puree well. With the blender running, add oil slowly until the vinaigrette has a light body. It should have a bright acid profile. Correct the seasoning with salt and fresh ground pepper as needed. |
4. | Arrange the asparagus on 4 salad plates. Season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette to taste. Sprinkle with pine nuts and sliced scallions. |
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