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Asparagus Salad with Poached Egg and Parmesan

Asparagus Salad with Poached Egg and Parmesan

Prep time: 20 minServes: 4

Pairs with

Asparagus' grassy bite and the runny egg want a mineral white or sparkling — sauvignon blanc is the classic match.

Ingredients

  • 500g green asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 eggs
  • Olive oil
  • 50g parmesan, shaved
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Flaky salt, black pepper
  • Dijon vinaigrette: 1 tbsp Dijon, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 11. Grill or pan-fry the asparagus in olive oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes.
  2. 22. Poach the eggs in simmering water with vinegar, 3 minutes.
  3. 33. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients.
  4. 44. Arrange asparagus on a plate, drizzle with vinaigrette.
  5. 55. Place a poached egg on each portion. Shave parmesan, scatter sea salt.