Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 60 asparagus spears, grilled
  • 3 cups julienned roasted red peppers
  • 108 balls (cherry/ciliegine size) POLLY-O Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, drained
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 6 qt. escarole
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Method

  • Mix white wine vinegar, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Combine the grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese.
  • Add the vinaigrette; toss well.
  • Heat the remaining 1 cup olive oil in a large saute pan until smoking.
  • Add escarole; saute until wilted but still bright green and crisp.
  • Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • For each serving, arrange 5 asparagus spears in a star pattern in center of plate.
  • Place about 1 cup wilted escarole in center of plate.
  • Top with about 3/4 cup roasted red pepper mixture.