Asparagus and Sweet Potato Salad with White Chocolate Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Salad with White Chocolate Vinaigrette A dreamy, one-of-a-kind salad that is layered like lasagna with marinated asparagus, sweet potatoes and pecans and drizzled with an unctuous white chocolate vinaigrette. Preparation Time: 25 minutesMarinating Time: 1 hour or overnightCooking Time: 14 minutesServes 4 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar1/4 tsp (1 mL) saltHalf lemon, juiced1/4 cup (50 mL) water1 tbsp (15 mL) sambal oelek1 lb (500 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed1 pkg (142 g) Ontario Greenhouse Baby Romaine Lettuce2 small Ontario Sweet Potatoes, cooked and cubed1 cup (250 mL) pecan halvesCrushed pink or black peppercorns (optional) White Chocolate Vinaigrette:1/4 cup (50 mL) white chocolate chips2 tbsp (25 mL) 10% Ontario Half-and-Half Cream1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar1/4 cup (50 mL) extra virgin olive oil1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed pink or black peppercornsPinch salt     In small microwaveable bowl, combine garlic, sugar, salt, lemon juice, water and sambal oelek. Microwave on High for 1 minute until hot. Stir to dissolve sugar. Place asparagus in shallow glass dish; pour marinade over top. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.    Remove asparagus from marinade; discard marinade. Place asparagus in single layer on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast in 400°F (200°C) oven for about 12 minutes, turning halfway, or until tender-crisp. Set aside to cool. White Chocolate Vinaigrette:    In another microwaveable bowl, combine chocolate and cream. Microwave on High for 1 minute or until melted. Whisk in mustard, then vinegar until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil until blended; whisk in peppercorns and salt. Set aside.       Arrange half of lettuce leaves to cover bottom of 13- x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Layer half of sweet potatoes and asparagus over lettuce; drizzle with half the vinaigrette. Repeat with remaining lettuce, potatoes and asparagus. Sprinkle with pecans and additional peppercorns, if desired; drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 7 gramsFAT: 36 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 23 gramsCALORIES: 438FIBRE: 6 gramsSODIUM: 240 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
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