Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad

Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell

Show: Secrets of a Restaurant ChefEpisode: The Secret to Chicken Cacciatore

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Prep Time:
8 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 1 hr 8 min

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Ingredients

1 bunch pencil asparagus, tough bottom stems removed
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup coarsely grated aged pecorino
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Directions

Cut the asparagus, including the tips into very thin slices, crosswise and place in a medium bowl. Add the red onion and pecorino and toss to combine. Dress with the vinegar, olive oil and salt and toss again. This salad should be fairly heavily dressed. The vinegar will sort of "cook" or tenderize the asparagus.

It is best to do this about an hour or so in advance to let the flavors "marry".

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recipe Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad
michelle Port Orange, FL 02-21-2010
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THE BEST recipe ever!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe has it all, easy, healthy, tasty, what more could you want? I never would have thought of using raw asparagus but... this is the perfect recipe! I just made it using gorgonzola crumbles and it's great that way as well. This is one that will be in my recipe box forever, but so easy I never need to look it up! Mille Grazie, Anne!!!!! And keep 'em coming!Read more
recipe Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad
Suejin New York, NY 02-19-2010
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Surprising and refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never considered raw asparagus. This salad is amazing--so light and refreshing.
recipe Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad
Mary Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 02-18-2010
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Tasty and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was really good and I like the simplicity of it, but I HATE red onions. I changed it up a bit and added chopped walnuts... and a little feta cheese along with the pecorino, vinager, evoo, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Tasted great!Read more
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Crystal Cabot, AR 02-17-2010
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This salad rocks!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Easy, fresh and delicious, what more could you possibly want. Thanks again Chef Ann for a priceless recipe to add to my... families favorites.Read more
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KIMBERLY Fairfax, VA 02-17-2010
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What a great salad!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Who would have thought putting these handful of ingredients together would be so delicious! Takes minutes to put together,... and got rave reviews! Ideal for potlucks and bbq's!Read more
recipe Asparagus, Pecorino and Red Onion Salad
Dana New Orleans, LA 02-08-2010
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Good Salad
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe was easy and delicous but I also love red onion with asparagus from the can.. they have a much more subtle flavor... and you do not need to let the flavors blend for an hour. However the crunch of the raw asparagus was delicous! I will be using this recipe again!Read more