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Asparagus with Hazelnuts and Tarragon Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Hazelnuts and Tarragon Vinaigrette is a salads recipe made with Fresh Asparagus Trimmed, Shallots, Tarragon White Wine Vinegar, Fresh Tarragon, and Dried Tarragon. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 4 tsp
• 1 1/4 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 7 tbsp
• 4 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil.

2. 2

   Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot.

3. 3

   Cover pot and steam until asparagus is cresp-tender, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Place asparagus on paper towls. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate.)

8. 8

   Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Place baby lettuces on large platter. Arrange asparagus atop lettuces.

10. 10

    Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.