ASPARAGUS WITH HERB & LEMON MAYO

A delicious way to glam up your asparagus. Serve the mayo drizzled over with breadcrumbs and chopped fresh herbs,

INGREDIENTS

½ serving of Herby Lemon & Mayo Dressing
2 bunches of asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to serve
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

METHOD

Prepare the dressing and set aside. 

Bring a large fry pan of salted water to a simmer. 

Snap the woody ends off the asparagus and add to the boiling water.Cook for 2-4 minutes, depending on size, until tender. 

Drain and set aside. 

Heat the oil in a frypan and add the breadcrumbs and sea salt, fry until golden and crisp. 

Place the asparagus on a serving plate. Spoon over dressing, breadcrumbs, chives and a little olive oil and cracked pepper. Serve remaining dressing alongside.

HERB & LEMON MAYO DRESSING

This is a really delicious and versatile dressing, great on a crunchy green salad, with asparagus or roast potatoes, even used in burgers or wraps. 

Makes 300mls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup good quality mayonnaise
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Sea salt
Cracked pepper

METHOD

In a food processor or blender, blitz together the dressing ingredients. If you’re making the dressing to drizzle over salad, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and blitz again.