Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, bottoms trimmed and stems peeled (stems about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, preferably yellow
  • 3 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste

Method

  • In wide skillet, place asparagus, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside to cool.
  • On platter, arrange lettuce, and when asparagus stalks are cool, arrange them on top in center with all of the spears pointing in one direction.
  • Scatter tomatoes about and sprinkle with cheese, olive oil and salt.