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Roasted Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1

/3 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar

2

teaspoons grated lemon peel

1

1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1

/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1

pound slender asparagus, tough ends trimmed

6

cups (lightly packed) arugula (about 5 ounces)

3

tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1

/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and rewhisk before using.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus spears on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over and turn to coat, then spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until just crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.

    Step 3

    Combine arugula, chives, and asparagus in large bowl. Add remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer salad to platter; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.