Asparagus Salad with Fresh Salsa Mexicana
Ensalada de Espárragos con Salsa FrescaMany Mexican dishes reflect the colors of the nation's flag, as does this fresh green asparagus salad with red tomato salsa and a scattering of fresh white cheese (queso fresco) that's widely available in United States supermarkets.
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 servings
- Fresh Salsa Mexicana
- 1 pound fresh asparagus thin spears preferred
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco fresh Mexican cheese
Instructies
- Prepare the salsa.
- Then, cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears.
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil.
- Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of the asparagus spears.
- Drain under cold running water to stop the cooking.
- Lay the spears on a clean kitchen towel and blot excess water.
- Arrange the asparagus side by side on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Turn the asparagus to coat with the oil and salt.
- Spoon a ribbon of fresh salsa across the center of the asparagus spears.
- Sprinkle the cheese over all.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve cold.
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