Asparagus with Hazelnuts and
Tarragon Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
- 1-pound fresh, trimmed asparagus
- ¼ cup minced shallots
- 3 Tbs. tarragon-flavored white wine vinegar
- 4 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon (or 1-ΒΌ tsps. Dried)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 7 Tbs. hazelnut walnut, walnut or olive oil
- 4 cups baby lettuces or inner leaves of curly endive
- ¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked and coarsely chopped
- Steam asparagus till crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Place asparagus on paper towels.
Combine shallots, vinegar tarragon and mustard in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the lettuces or endive on a large platter. Arrange the asparagus on top. Drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle with hazelnuts.