Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad by the recipe of food stylist, Lovoni.
For making Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad you need the following ingredients:
SMOKY PESTO
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup smoked almonds
1 garlic clove, peeled
freshly ground pepper
1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil
ROASTED ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD
1 1/2 lbs (680gr.) asparagus, trimmed of woody ends
2 teaspoons olive oil
pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lb (454gr.) small tomatoes, halved
8 oz (226gr.) fresh mozzarella, torn
4 oz (113gr.) thinly sliced prosciutto
basil leaves, for garnish
How to make Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Salad?
To make the pesto: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
To make the salad: Preheat the oven to 405°F (205°C). Place asparagus on baking sheet, add oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 10 minutes or until bright green and just cooked. Cooking time will depend on how thick the asparagus are. If thick, add an extra 2 or 3 minutes to cooking time and let cool slightly. Arrange asparagus on a platter, scatter tomatoes over top, drizzle with pesto, top with mozzarella and prosciutto and scatter with basil leaves.
