Roasted Asparagus and Goats Cheese with Macadamia Nut Dressing.

Ingredients

• olive oil, for greasing
• 3 bunches fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 120 g goat cheese, cut into 8 even pieces
• 8 thin slices prosciutto
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, extra

MACADAMIA NUT DRESSING

• 4 teaspoons macadamia nut oil
• 75 g raw macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C.

2. 2

   Brush a large baking tray with olive oil to grease.

3. 3

   Divide the asparagus into 8 bundles, and place a slice of goats cheese on each.

4. 4

   Wrap 1 slice of proscuitto around each bundle to secure the cheese.

5. 5

   Place on the greased tray, and brush each bundle with some of the extra olive oil.

6. 6

   Roast in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until just tender.

7. 7

   DRESSING: Meanwhile, heat the macadamia oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the nuts and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or until the nuts are golden.

9. 9

   Remove pan from heat and stir through remaining ingredients.

10. 10

    Place 2 bundles of asparagus on each serving plate, and spoon the warm dressing over.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.