roasted asparagus and scallion salad

Name: Roasted Asparagus and Scallion Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) cracked-wheat berries (or sub quinoa or barley); 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) soy sauce, divided; 2 teaspoon(s) lime juice; 2 pinch(es) sea salt and pepper, each or more to taste; 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil, divided; 1 clove(s) garlic, grated; 1 bunch(es) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 in. pieces; 1 bunch(es) scallions, halved and cut into 2 inch pieces; 3 cup(s) salad greens; - shaved parmesan or similar

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Jun 4, 2017

I found this in The Week magazine - nice diversion to craziness going on in the world. Tweaked a bit and voila! It would probably work with barley, as well. PS I did use barley; and although it was tasty, it would have been just as good without any grains. Also, next time I will cut up the asparagus before roasting!

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Roast

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup cracked-wheat berries (or sub quinoa or barley)
2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 pinches sea salt and pepper, each or more to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, grated
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 in. pieces
1 bunch scallions, halved and cut into 2 inch pieces
3 cups salad greens
- shaved parmesan or similar

How To Make roasted asparagus and scallion salad

Step 1

Bring a small pot of salted water to boil, add cracked wheat. Cover and simmer until tender - about 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tsp soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, pinches of sea salt and pepper. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil, whisking constantly.
Step 3

Drain grain and stir into dressing while warm.
Step 4

Heat oven to 425ºF. Spread asparagus and scallions on a rimmed baking sheet. (I line mine with foil.) Drizzle with oil, 1/2 tsp soy sauce and pinches of salt and pepper. Roast until slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 5

Toss salad greens in the bowl with the grain and dressing until coated. Put on serving plates. Add asparagus and scallions; shave parmesan over top.
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