Grilled Asparagus & Portabella Mushroom Salad

Choose asparagus that's on the thicker side; it will grill better than slender stalks.


Grilled Asparagus & Portabella Mushroom Salad


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Ingredients
 
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For the dressing:
  • 1/4  cup  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  grated lemon zestOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh thymeOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  vegetable oilOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
For the salad:
  • 2  pounds  thick asparagus, woody ends trimmedOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  pound  (about 5 giant caps) portabella mushrooms, stems removed and discardedOn Sale
  •     Extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  •     Kosher saltOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  (about 6 cups loosely packed) mixed greens (a mesclun mix is good), washed and driedOn Sale

Directions
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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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