Fresh Asparagus Caesar Salad for Lunch or Dinner - Version II

10m
Prep Time

15-20m
Cook Time

25m
Ready In

Recipe: #23817

May 23, 2016

Categories: Salads, Tomato, Asparagus, Italian, Brunch, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Valentine's Day, Fresh Tomatoes, Italian Dinner, more

recipe by:
Kchurchill5

"This is a play off of my 'Fresh Asparagus Salad - #recipe23816 By simply adding a few ingredients; you can turn this simple side dish/salad, into a delicious main salad dish. I topped toasted baguette slices with with pan sauteed tomatoes, the 'basic' asparagus salad, deli prosciutto; and fried or poached eggs. It's really elegant; but, nothing difficult. And, it is a perfect salad to entertain with."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (303.4 g)
Calories 581.1
Total Fat - 23.1 g
Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
Cholesterol - 365 mg
Sodium - 1724.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 59.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
Sugars - 7.1 g
Protein - 32.2 g
Calcium - 355.4 mg
Iron - 6.3 mg
Vitamin C - 5.1 mg
Thiamin - 1.2 mg

Step 1

Dressing/Salad ... Prepare the salad and dressing accordingly to (Recipe #23816).

Step 2

Tomatoes ... Add the olive oil to a large saute pan (non-stick preferred); and, bring to medium high heat. Saute the tomatoes until they begin to pop; and, break down - about 10 minutes. As they pop, I like to take a fork; and, lightly 'smash them.' Once they are done, transfer to a bowl; and, cover to keep warm.

Step 3

Baguettes ... As the tomatoes cook; toast the baguettes. I usually toast mine under the broiler; but, use whatever method you like. I don't find it necessary to add any olive oil before toasting the baguettes.

Step 4

Eggs ... Using the same pan you cooked the tomatoes in - simple wipe it clean; and back on the burner. Add the butter; and, bring to medium, heat. Cook your eggs slowly; so the edges don't brown. My secret ... once the whites start to set; add a little water to the pan. This will allow the eggs to cook slowly and NO brown. You can also use poached eggs if you want. I just prefer the fried eggs.

Step 5

Salad ... Plate 3 baguette slices on your plate; and, top with some of the roasted tomatoes. Add your asparagus salad, prosciutto; and, finish with the fried or poached eggs.