Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon & Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 8
  • 45 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 large hard-boiled egg, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1½ tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon rinsed capers, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • Zest & juice of 2 Meyer lemons, divided
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 8 cups watercress
  • 4 cups chopped frisée
  • 4 cups chopped radicchio
  • ⅓ cup sliced red onion
  • 6 ounces sliced smoked salmon
  • ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Lightly crush 2 garlic cloves with the side of a chef's knife. Transfer to a large bowl and add asparagus, 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, grate the remaining garlic clove into a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, egg, shallot, mayonnaise, capers, chives, parsley, tarragon, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

4. Whisk honey and the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and ⅛ teaspoon each salt and pepper in the large bowl. Add watercress, frisée, radicchio and onion and toss to combine. Divide the herb sauce among 4 plates. Top with the greens, asparagus, smoked salmon and hazelnuts.

Makes 8 servings.