Asparagus with lemony dressing

How to make Asparagus with lemony dressing recipe - You will need to give the dressing a final whisk just before serving. For a lower-fat version, omit the mayonnaise. asperges avec vinaigrette citronnée recette

Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the lemony dressing

6 tbsp olive oil

2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

pinch of granulated sugar

1 tsp mayonnaise

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 bunch of fresh asparagus, about 12oz (350g), tough ends trimmed

handful of wild arugula leaves

Method:

1 First, make the dressing. Put the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl, and whisk until blended. Whisk in the sugar and mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper.

2 Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes, or until tender.

3 To serve, place the asparagus on the arugula leaves, and dress liberally with the dressing. Serve at once.

Asparagus with lemony dressing