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A warm salad of asparagus, field mushrooms and fresh peas

A warm salad of asparagus, field mushrooms and fresh peas is a salads recipe made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 1 minute, remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Add the peas to the asparagus cooking water and cook for 2-5 minutes, drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine the olive oil and garlic and brush over the asparagus and both sides of the mushrooms with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Grill or barbecue the mushrooms for 4 minutes on each side, and the asparagus for 2 minutes each side.

5. 5

   Keep both warm.

6. 6

   Brush the ciabatta slices on both sides with the garlic oil and grill until both sides are toasted.

7. 7

   In a saucepan heat the remaining oil infusion, add the shallot and over a medium heat allow to cook without colour.

8. 8

   Add the vermouth, increase the heat and cook for a further minute.

9. 9

   Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter a little at a time.

10. 10

    Fold in the peas, parsley, chives, tarragon and lemon juice.

11. 11

    Season to taste.

12. 12

    Combine the rocket and watercress and divide between four plates. Top the leaves with a slice of the grilled bread.