Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Pickled Red Onion

Author Notes

Whenever we have a dinner party, I always seem to forget something. Sometimes it’s a garnish; other time’s it’s finishing salt. Once (okay, maybe twice) it was an entire course. At our last dinner party I put the goat cheese for this asparagus recipe in the freezer and forgot it was there.
When it was time to serve the asparagus, the goat cheese was as hard as a rock. Instead I served the asparagus with some red onions I was pickling for something else. It was delicious and I loved the colors. The next day, I roasted more asparagus and topped it with both the onions and goat cheese and decided it was a keeper. - lorinarlock
—Lori Lyn Narlock

Test Kitchen Notes

Layers of flavor abound in this simple dish. The instructions for the seasoning and roasting are precise; the asparagus has a crisp bite and a hint of a fried crunch at the tips. The goat cheese adds a lovely creamy tang to complement the lightness of the vegetables. The pickled onions add a vibrant visual contrast to the dish, as well as a touch of tartness from the citrus and vinegar. Great to crunch up plain roasted (like fries!), or elegantly served with the suggested pairings. This is the kind of dish you might want to make when alone, so that you can have the entire portion all to yourself! It’s addictive, so make sure to multiply portions generously if serving to guests! - Panfusine —Panfusine