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Barbecued Asparagus, Rocket, Goats Cheese and Pine Nut Salad

Perfect for the barbeque.

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

Barbecued Asparagus, Rocket, Goats Cheese and Pine Nut Salad2 bundles of British asparagus
2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
100g rocket, washed
150g goats cheese
75g pine nuts, toasted
For the dressing:
3 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp grainy mustard
1 tbsp runny honey


PREPARATION:
1. Trim the asparagus as necessary. Place on a baking sheet or in a bowl and toss with the 2 oil, making sure all the asparagus is coated. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Put the asparagus on the grill rack of the barbecue and cook for approximately 2 minutes each side, until it is lightly charred. Remove from the barbecue and set aside.

2. Make the dressing: mix together all of the ingredients and whisk well. Season to taste.

3. Divide the rocket between 4 plates. Top with the barbecued asparagus, crumble over the goats cheese, sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and drizzle over the dressing.

4. Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread!


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Serves: 4

Source: www.british-asparagus.co.uk

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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