Asparagus and radish Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
gremolata- lemon, garlic and parsley- is the base for the dressing
Source: Woman's Day
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 3 tsp. grated lemon peel, divided
- 1 medium garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salad
- 1 lb. medium asparagus
- 1 (6 oz.) bunch radishes
- 8 Bibb lettuce leaves
Directions
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Chop 2 tsp. of the lemon peel and garlic, together until combined. Add parsley, finely chop. Place in small bowl along with salt and pepper. whisk in lemon juice. Slowly whisk in oil.
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Place asparagus in steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Arrange asparagus in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet, cool completely.
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Shred 2 medium radishes, quarter remaining radishes.
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Place lettuce leaves on platter; top with asparagus. Arrange quartered radishes around asparagus. Drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle with shredded radishes and remaining 1 tsp. lemon peel.