Name: Roasted Asparagus Antipasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, woody ends trimmed off and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pinch each salt and ground black pepper; 2 large stalks celery, sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup olives (any kind you like); ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup chopped pickled mild banana peppers; ¼ cup chopped parsley; 4 oz (115 g) pepperoni, cut into small cubes; 4 oz (115 g) hard cheese, such as Parmesan, Gruyere, or Cheddar, cubed; 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 small clove garlic, crushed; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb mix; 3 drops liquid stevia (or ½ teaspoon sugar)