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Asparagus & Mushroom Salad

Source of Recipe

Marsha/EDC


Recipe Introduction

Although raw asparagus might seem unusual to those who have only eaten asparagus cooked, it is delicious. You can also quick boil the asparagus for 30 to 60 seconds.

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List of Ingredients

1 pound medium to thick asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound mushrooms, stems trimmed even with caps
4 medium radishes, halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
a 1/4-pound piece Parmesan cheese at room temperature




Recipe

With a sharp knife, cut asparagus diagonally into very thin slices and transfer to a large bowl. Halve large mushrooms. Slice mushrooms very thin and add with radishes to asparagus. Toss salad gently.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and salt. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over asparagus salad and toss gently. Grind pepper over salad.

Spread watercress on a platter and top with asparagus salad. With a vegetable peeler, shave half to three-fourths of Parmesan into curls over salad, reserving remaining Parmesan for another use.

Serves 6.