Asparagus and Mixed Baby Greens Salad Recipe

Name: Asparagus and Mixed Baby Greens Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking, or other vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 16 ounces asparagus 1 pound, woody ends removed and cut on diagoal into 1-inch pieces; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 small shallots finely chopped, or minced; 2 tablespoons pickles, gherkins sweet pickle, finely chopped or minced; 1 tablespoon pickles, dill finely chopped or minced; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves dried, or 2 teaspoons freshly minced; 6 ounces mixed salad greens baby, mesclum; 2 large eggs hard-boiled, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking, or other vegetable oil
4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
16 ounces asparagus 1 pound, woody ends removed and cut on diagoal into 1-inch pieces
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallots finely chopped, or minced
2 tablespoons pickles, gherkins sweet pickle, finely chopped or minced
1 tablespoon pickles, dill finely chopped or minced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves dried, or 2 teaspoons freshly minced
6 ounces mixed salad greens baby, mesclum
2 large eggs hard-boiled, coarsely chopped

1
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot.
2
Stir in the aspragus, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3
Cook until the aspragus is browned and almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once.
4
Transfer to a large plate and let cool for 4 to 6 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, shallots, both pickles, tarragon, salt and black pepper to taste in a medium bowl, whisk until well blended.
6
In a large bowl, add the mixed baby greens and 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette, toss until evenly coated.
7
Divide among the salad plates or a large salad serving bowl.
8
Toss the asparagus with remaining vinaigrette and place over the mixed greens.
9
Top with the chopped eggs and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking, or other vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, 16 ounces asparagus 1 pound, woody ends removed and cut on diagoal into 1-inch pieces, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Asparagus and Mixed Baby Greens Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus and Mixed Baby Greens Salad

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