Lunch: Roasted Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Recipe by Susan Spungen Asparagus has a pleasantly sharp flavor that balances nicely with the richer taste and texture of goat cheese — throw in the lemon zest and sea salt for added zing.

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Ingredients

1 slice thick crusty bread or 3 thick slices baguette cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb. asparagus spears
4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 oz. fresh goat cheese
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove, cool, and chop into coarse crumbs; set aside. Wipe sheet clean.
Arrange asparagus on sheet. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast, rolling asparagus over once or twice, until just tender, 12 to 14 minutes; transfer to a large platter.
Sprinkle lemon juice over asparagus, then scatter bread crumbs on top. Drizzle remaining olive oil; top with goat cheese and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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