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Chilled Steamed Asparagus with Chervil Dressing Recipe

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A simple chervil dressing makes the perfect topper for tender asparagus salad. This is very simple to make, yet quite elegant.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped chervil
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds tender young asparagus

Preparation:

Whisk together the lemon juice, chervil, and egg yolk in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Cover and chill. Whisk for a minute or so just before serving.

Trim the asparagus of any fibrous ends and steam it in a vegetable-steamer over simmering water until it is crisp-tender and turns a bright emerald green, no more than 5 minutes. Remove to a colander and place under cold running water until it is cool. Drain the asparagus and chill it until serving time.

To serve, arrange asparagus spears on a salad plate and drizzle a small amount of dressing over them.

Yield: 8 servings

Recipe Source: Special Occasions by John Hadamuscin (Harmony Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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