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Warm Roast Asparagus Salad

Name: Warm Roast Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 500g Asparagus; 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 4 Tomato; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 12 Streaky Bacon; 1 teaspoon Clear Honey; 16 Jersey Royal Potatoes; 2 tblsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 100g Rocket

Warm Roast Asparagus Salad is a classic Australian dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Asparagus, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Streaky Bacon, Clear Honey, Jersey Royal Potatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard and Rocket, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Australian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Anzac Biscuits.

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Ingredients

Asparagus500g
Red Wine Vinegar2 tbsp
Tomato4
Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
Streaky Bacon12
Clear Honey1 teaspoon
Jersey Royal Potatoes16
Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tblsp
Dijon Mustard1 teaspoon
Rocket100g

Step-by-Step Instructions

12 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/fan 180C.

Step 2

Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard.

Step 3

Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in a baking tray with sides.

Step 4

Cut the tomatoes in half widthways, nestle them in with the asparagus, season with sea salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 5

Roll each bacon rasher into a tight roll (if large, first cut in half crosswise), and arrange in the tray.

Step 6🥧 Bake⏱️ 20 minutes

Drizzle the bacon rolls with the honey and bake for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the bacon is crisp.

Step 7♨️ Boil

In the meantime, boil the potatoes until tender.

Step 8🥄 Mix

Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, some sea salt and pepper in a large bowl until blended.

Step 9

Toss the rocket or spinach leaves in half of the dressing, and arrange on a large serving platter.

Step 10

Drain the potatoes and cut in half.

Step 11

Gently toss them in the rest of the dressing, and arrange on the platter with the asparagus.

Step 12

Tuck in the tomatoes and bacon.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Warm Roast Asparagus Salad carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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