Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, grilled
  • 1 pound assorted mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shiitake) coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans
  • 8 ounces American blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
  • Add thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss asparagus with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 1/4 of the mushrooms in the center of each plate.
  • Arrange asparagus around the mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle pecans and blue cheese around the edge of the plate.
  • Drizzle with more of the dressing.
  • Whisk together mustard, ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
  • Season with more salt, to taste.