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Shaved Asparagus Salad With Manchego & Almonds

Here's how you make Shaved Asparagus Salad With Manchego & Almonds
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 23m
  • Cook: 4m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oil (walnut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (large)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 13 grams slivered almonds (toasted, 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 ounce Manchego cheese (shaved, about 1/4 cup)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.

  • Step 2: Using a sharp peeler, thinly peel asparagus to equal 3 cups asparagus ribbons. Add the asparagus and parsley to the bowl; toss gently to coat.

  • Step 3: Combine 8 cups water and white vinegar in a large skillet; bring to a simmer. Break each egg into a custard cup, and pour each gently into the pan. Cook 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove eggs from the pan using a slotted spoon.

  • Step 4: Place about 2/3 cup asparagus mixture on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds; top each serving with 1 egg. Sprinkle evenly with Manchego cheese.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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