This quick and easy asparagus with pecorino is the perfect side for entertaining. Light, fresh and full of crunch, it's guaranteed to please your guests.
- Serves4
- Cook time10 minutes
- Prep time15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar
- 2 tbs finely chopped shallots
- 1 tbs chopped tarragon
- 3 bunches (about 450g) asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 2/3 cup (50g) finely grated pecorino
- 120g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
- 1/3 cup (65g) pearl barley, cooked
- 1/2 cup (50g) walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
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Method
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk 2½ tbs oil, vinegar, shallot and tarragon to blend. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with ½ tbs oil and season with salt. Cook the asparagus, turning occasionally, for 4 mins or until lightly charred. Sprinkle with pecorino and season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Cook for a further 2 mins or until asparagus is tender-crisp and the pecorino begins to melt.Step 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the rocket, barley and walnut with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Season.Step 4
Arrange rocket mixture on a serving platter. Top with the asparagus and any melted pecorino from the pan. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette to serve.
Nutrition Information
PER SERVE
Energy: 1457kJ/349 Cals (17%)
Protein: 11g (22%)
Fat: 27g (39%)
Sat fat: 5g (21%)
Carb: 13g (4%)
Sugar: 2g (2%)
Fibre: 7g (23%)
Sodium: 247mg (12%)