asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus with Horseradish Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) fresh asparagus; 2-3 tablespoon(s) mixed fresh herbs (fresh!) (i used fresh chives from our garden but i think that dill or tarragon would be good, too!); 1 - hard-boiled egg; ## HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE:; 2 tablespoon(s) freshly grated horseradish; 1 medium shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar); - freshly cracked black pepper; - salt, to taste; 1/3 cup(s) olive oil or similar oil (greatly reduced from 1 cup but add more if desired)

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Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Updated on Mar 30, 2015

Perfect side dish or appetizer for your upcoming Easter or Passover/Pesach celebration! You should be able at this time of year to find fresh horseradish but if not, substitute with jarred (I like Bubbies® brand because it is about as close to fresh as you can get). Skip the egg if you want the vegan option. C/O NY Times. Update: and I very recently discovered that Trader Joe's offers a jarred horseradish that I really like, too. FYI 20 April 2017

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-8 or more (depending on whether this is served as a side dish or appetizer)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
2-3 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (fresh!) (i used fresh chives from our garden but i think that dill or tarragon would be good, too!)
1 - hard-boiled egg
HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
1 medium shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- freshly cracked black pepper
- salt, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil or similar oil (greatly reduced from 1 cup but add more if desired)

How To Make asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette

Step 1

Note: The original recipe calls for boiling the asparagus which you can do. However, I much prefer either lightly steaming, pan/outdoor grilling or roasting asparagus for superior taste and texture.

Step 2

In a small glass bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Best if the vinaigrette is prepared 1 hour in advance.
Step 3

Once you have cooked the asparagus now arrange the spears on a serving platter.
Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus.
Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped herb(s) over the asparagus and garnish with the hard boiled egg. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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