Shaved Purple Asparagus Salad With Kumquat Dressing

1. 1

   Place the kumquats and olive oil into a small bowl.

2. 2

   Refrigerate the mixture 6 hours to overnight.

3. 3

   When ready to make the dressing remove the oil from the refrigerator and let it come up to room temperature.

4. 4

   Cut the tips of the asparagus off and set aside.

5. 5

   Using a vegetable peeler shave the asparagus spears into thin strips.

6. 6

   Place the asparagus shavings into a bowl of cold water to keep them crisp.

7. 7

   Remove the kumquat halves from the oil and set aside.

8. 8

   Add the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of fleur de sel and red pepper flakes to the oil.

9. 9

   Whisk the ingredients together until thickened.

10. 10

    Add the olives and reserved kumquats to the dressing.

11. 11

    Remove the asparagus from the water and pat dry.

12. 12

    Place the asparagus on a serving platter.

13. 13

    Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with the remaining fleur de sel.

15. 15

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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