Oh yum. This has become my salad of choice. I have had it two times this week. I had the idea out of desperation. I haven't really felt like buying iceburg, kind of sick of it. The other leaf lettuces have been too expensive. So last Saturday, at the market I bought some arugula/rocket because I love it's peppery taste. It was a good price and I knew it was local. I also bought asparagus. I know everyone uses asparagus for many things but usually I just prefer it lightly poached with salt. I love it that way. This time I had seen a recipe for marinated asparagus. I decided instead of going to the trouble of making this elaborate marinade that I would just pour some balsamic and olive oil with a little sugar and salt and pepper. That was it. My parents were over for dinner and there was definitely not enough asparagus to go around so I added the arugula/rocket and sprinkled gruyere on it. It was divine! I cant stop eating it. I went back to the market mid week to get more asparagus and rocket! Now that was long winded post.
Marinated Asparagus with Rocket and Gruyere
1 bunch of arugula (about three cups)
2 cups asparagus, chopped into two inch pieces
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
s and p
Boil asparagus until tender crisp. Combine vinegar, garlic powder, oil, sugar and s and p. Marinate asparagus for at least four hours. Best results when asparagus is marinated overnight.
When ready to serve combine rocket/arugula with the marinated asparagus. Sprinkle gruyere on top.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Marinated Asparagus with Rocket and Gruyere
Labels:
salads,
vegetables
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6 comments:
Arugula is always in my fridge. We love the peppery taste, too, and also use it on paninis. Great looking salad. It's a dinner in itself, which is my favorite. Of course the menfolk usually give me the eye, wondering what else we're having!
Kellypea- great idea with the panini. SOunds like dinner here. And you are so right about men saying and what else will we have.
Arugula is one of those greens that I have trouble with but I would make this with field greens. I'll bet the gruyere makes it really nice and gooey
Ah, this looks so fresh and spring-like!
Ann at Redacted Recipes
This looks so refreshing!!
Rosie x
This salad sounds nice a fresh and good.
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