Asparagus Mimosa

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Recipe

• 1 trim asparagus ends. steam asparagus for 5 minutes. drain and plunge in iced water to stop cooking and keep green color. drain on paper towels.
• 2 whisk together chives, tarragon, basil, shallots, salt, pepper and vinegar. while whisking pour olive oil in slowly. mix until smooth. chill for at least an hour for flavors to blend.
• 3 lay cooled asparagus on a round serving platter in a spiral fashion. drizzle vinaigrette evenly over asparagus.
• 4 mix parsley and eggs, sprinkle over the center of asparagus spears. chill before serving.