Beemster Slimkaas (Lite) & Roasted Asparagus Salad

Type: Salad
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 0 min.
Ready in: 10 min.
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided

  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed

  • 8 slices prosciutto, torn into pieces

  • 6 oz arugula or spring mix

  • 6 oz Beemster Vlaskaas, sliced into strips

  • 2 pears, cored and sliced

  • 2 scallions, sliced

  • ¼ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and mustard.

  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook asparagus 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Remove and set aside.

  4. Add prosciutto and cook 1 to 2 minutes until slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.

  5. Divide the arugula among 4 plates.

  6. Top with asparagus, prosciutto, Beemster, pears, green onions and walnuts.

  7. Drizzle with dressing.

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Cheeses Mentioned

Slimkaas

Made from 2% Milk from Beemster cows. Though lower in fat and calories, this cheese still delivers on flavor and satisfaction! 

Pairs with:

Hefeweizen, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir. Sweet-tart apples, red grapes, apricot and peaches.
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