Asparagus Salad with Herbs & Parmesan Cheese

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Ingredients

• 4 lbs asparagus, cut diagonally into 3" lengths
• 1/2 C EVO
• 3 T lemon juice
• Coarse salt & ground pepper
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped chervil
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped mint
• 1/2 C coarsely chopped parsley
• 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese
• Truffle oil (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until just tender or microwave 2-3 min. Drain & chill in ice water.
Drain, pat dry & place in large mixing bowl.

In small bowl, whisk olive oil & lemon juice together, then season with salt & pepper.
Stir in herbs. Pour dressing over asparagus & toss lightly.

When ready to serve, top salad with shaved Parmesan and a few drops of optional truffle oil.