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)
• 1 large egg
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt