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Asparagus and Spring Onion Salad with Seven-Minute Eggs ACTIVE 20 MIN; TOTAL 25 MIN SERVES 4
Spring onions are the sweetest of the year, and they play well in this salad with firstof-the-season asparagus and tender lettuces. Soy and ginger team up with sherry vinegar in the tangy dressing that’s perfect with the rich, jammy egg yolks. If spring onions aren’t available, you can substitute scallions. 2 qt. water 2 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 4 large eggs 1 lb. thin to medium asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 small spring onions (about 3 oz.), greens trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1/2 cup), bulbs thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/2 cup), divided 1/4
cup plus 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar 2 Tbsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 2 tsp. soy sauce 3 oz. tender spring lettuces, roughly torn if large (about 6 loosely packed cups) Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Whipped feta, ricotta, or labneh, for serving (optional) 1. Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Stir in salt. Carefully add eggs; cook 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to ice water in bowl. 2. Add asparagus to boiling water; cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water with eggs; let cool 3 minutes. Remove eggs, and peel; cut in half lengthwise, and set eggs aside. Drain asparagus, and pat dry; set asparagus aside. 3. Whisk together spring onion greens, oil, vinegar, ginger, and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Toss together spring onion bulbs, spring lettuces, asparagus, and half of dressing (about 1/2 cup) in a large bowl. Season with additional salt to taste. Top salad with jammy eggs, and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve salad over whipped cheese, if desired. Serve with remaining dressing. WINE Medium-bodied French rosé: 2020
Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux
42
MARCH 2022
The slightly runny yolks from the jammy eggs add a luxurious, velvety texture to this punchy, bright salad.
