Bacon wrapped asparagus with goat's cheese dressing

Turn this starter into a light meal by serving with a baby salad greens and steamed baby potatoes.

Ingredients

16	Asparagus spears (Main)
4 sprigs	Rosemary, long
2 rashers	Streaky bacon, halved lengthwise (Main)
1 serving	Oil spray

Goat's cheese dressing 

50 g	Goat's cheese, soft (Main)
3 Tbsp	Lemon juice
2 Tbsp	Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup	Chopped parsley

Directions

1. Snap the tails from the asparagus. Peel the ends, if preferred. Blanch in boiling water, until bright green. Drain and refresh in icy water.
2. Take 4 asparagus spears together with a rosemary sprig. Wrap with a rasher of bacon. Repeat with the remaining asparagus, rosemary and bacon.
3. Heat an oiled, ridged frying pan, until very hot. Place the wrapped asparagus in the pan. Pan-fry on all sides, until the bacon is cooked.
4. To make the dressing, crumble the cheese into a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk to make a smooth dressing. Drizzle over the asparagus and serve.

See more of Jan’s cheese recipes

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