Tip : If you cannot find fresh white asparagus, you can substitute canned asparagus, or use regular green asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh white asparagus, can use prepared
- 3 oz Manchego cheese slivered
- 2 whole oranges peeled and cut into segments (reserve juice)
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 tbsp fine olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Cut 1 bunch fresh white asparagus, into 2" lengths (batons).
- Cut stem ends into fine slivers cut on a diagonal and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
- Working over a bowl, remove the skin from 2 whole oranges, then cut out the segments, leaving the pith behind. Squeeze all remaining juice from the pith into the bowl and reserve the orange segments.
- Combine orange juice, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar and 2 tbsp fine olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and a 1 tbsp honey. Whisk to combine.
- Shave 3 oz Manchego cheese into thin slices and reserve.
Plating
- Set asparagus batons on end in the center of a serving plate, stack them close to each other to provide support from the other stems.
- Place orange segments around the asparagus batons, then sprinkle the reserved slivered stems around and on top of the batons.
- Top with shaved manchego cheese and drizzle with vinaigrette.