Norwegian Jarlsberg cheese is sweeter and softer than traditional Swiss cheese.
Servings8
Prep Time
Ingredients
2 1/2lbsfresh asparagus
1tbspkosher salt, divided
3tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspwhite wine vinegar
1/2tspfreshly ground black pepper
1ouncefresh thyme, divided
1/3lbsJarlsberg cheese, shredded
1/4cupspicy sprouts (radish and alfalfa combination)
Instructions
Trim asparagus ends and peel stems; rinse thoroughly. In large skillet, add water to ½-inch depth; bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus; simmer until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes). Plunge spears into ice water to chill; pat dry with paper towels.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Remove leaves from 2/3 of the thyme sprigs; coarsely chop leaves and stir into olive oil mixture.
To serve: Arrange chilled asparagus on serving platter; pour dressing over asparagus. Top with cheese and spicy sprouts; garnish with remaining thyme sprigs.