1 pound asparagus, grilled
1 pound assorted mushrooms (portobello, crimini, shiitake) coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 talespoon chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup toasted pecans
8 ounces Blue cheese
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook
until golden brown. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Toss
asparagus with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt
and pepper. Arrange 1/4 of the mushrooms in the center of each plate.
Arrange asparagus around the mushrooms. Sprinkle pecans and blue cheese
around the edge of the plate. Drizzle with more of the dressing.
Red Chile Mustard Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 T Shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Whisk together mustard, ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in
oil until emulsified. Season with more salt, to taste.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes