Grilled Asparagus & Portabella Mushroom Salad
Choose asparagus that's on the thicker side; it will grill better than slender stalks.

Ingredients
For the dressing:
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
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2 pounds thick asparagus, woody ends trimmed
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1-1/2 pound (about 5 giant caps) portabella mushrooms, stems removed and discarded
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
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4 ounces (about 6 cups loosely packed) mixed greens (a mesclun mix is good), washed and dried
Directions
1.
Make the dressing: Combine the lemon juice, zest, thyme, garlic, and sugar in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. With the machine running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.
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Prepare the salad: Heat the grill. Toss the asparagus and mushrooms with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Put the mushrooms on a medium-high part of the grill; turn them occasionally to prevent sticking. After about 10 minutes, add the asparagus and grill it, rolling frequently to avoid burning. Grill the mushrooms until dark and meaty-looking, about 15 minutes total; they should be crisp at the edges but still juicy. Cook the asparagus until browned and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness. Line four salad plates with the greens. Slice the mushrooms and arrange them and the asparagus on the greens. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.
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