Chef Boy I Be Illinois Salad Of Grilled Asparagus And Spinach

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Calling all you springtime asparagus and spinach lovers, this one's for you! not much more to say!

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Steps

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Toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the salt and pepper.

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Over medium high heat in grill pan , grill the asparagus , turning occasionally until tender , about 8 minutes.

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Set aside.

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In large bowl , mash the cheese with a fork.

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Mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and the mustard to loosen the cheese.

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Stir in the vinegar , then whisk in the walnut oil and remaining olive oil.

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Season the dressing with salt and pepper , then add the spinach leaves and asparagus and toss to coat.

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Add a handful of the toasted walnuts.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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asparagus, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, roquefort blue cheese, dijon mustard, cider vinegar, walnut oil, baby spinach leaves, walnut halves