Grilled Asparagus With Citrus-Beet Salad and Whipped Ricotta

Grilled Asparagus With Citrus-Beet Salad and Whipped Ricotta

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In this sophisticated spring starter, flame-kissed asparagus spears and a sweet, earthy mixture of beets and citrus are tossed in an herb-packed, umami-rich salsa verde.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. minced green garlic (or substitute 1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallions and 1 Tbsp. finely minced garlic)
  • 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, minced
  • ¾ tsp. minced capers
  • ½ tsp. dry mustard powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lb. medium asparagus
  • 1 medium golden beet (7 oz.), peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 pink grapefruit, cut into segments
  • 1 orange, cut into segments
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
  • 4 medium scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

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