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Asparagus with hazelnuts & tarragon vinaigret

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Categories: Appetizers, Asparagus, Salads, Side-dishes, Vegetables
Yield: 4
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Ingredients:
1 lbsFresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cupMinced shallots
3 tbspTarragon-white wine vinegar
4 tspChopped fresh tarragon OR
1 1/4 tspDried tarragon
1 tspDijon mustard
7 tbspHazelnut oil, walnut oil
-or olive oil
4 cupBaby lettuces or inner
-leaves of curly endive
1/4 cupHazelnuts, toasted, husked
-coarsely chopped
Procedures:
1Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil.
2Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot.
3Cover pot and steam until asparagus is cresp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool.
5Drain.
6Place asparagus on paper towls.
7(can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
8Cover and refrigerate).
9Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl.
10Gradually whisk in oil.
11Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12Place baby lettuces on large platter.
13Arrange asparagus atop lettuces.
14Drizzle with vinaigrette.
15Sprinkle with hazelnuts
 
 
 
 

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