Name: Romesco Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch white asparagus; ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided); 1 12- ounce jar roasted red pepper; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup almonds; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 package of spring mix lettuce

Romesco Asparagus Salad

This salad combines a vibrant-looking and tasty romesco sauce and a Spanish roasted red pepper sauce with grilled white asparagus for an elegant presentation. You may have extra dressing, which can be used as a dip for bread, or works amazingly over roasted chicken, sh, or steak.

Romesco Asparagus Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 21

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Ingredients

1 bunch white asparagus
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
1 12- ounce jar roasted red pepper
2 cloves garlic
½ cup almonds
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 package of spring mix lettuce

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium heat.
Brush 2 tablespoons olive oil over asparagus or place in shallow dish with oil so asparagus is generously coated. Place on grill and cook for three minutes per side.
In a blender or food processor, place roasted red pepper, garlic, almonds, tomato paste, vinegar, ½ cup evoo, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth.
Place spring mix on platter, top with grilled asparagus. Drizzle romesco dressing over asparagus.