Chilled Asparagus Recipe with Parmesan-Black Pepper Vinaigrette - Grit

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium asparagus, peeled and trimmed to even lengths
• 6 quarts water, for poaching the eggs
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups table salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan–Black Pepper Vinaigrette (below)
• Chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, to shave for garnish
• Chive flowers, for garnish (optional)