Roasted Spring Vegetables With Vinaigrette

a white platter of roasted spring vegetables.

5 from 20 votes

Roasted Spring Vegetables With Vinaigrette

Roasted Spring Vegetables with Vinaigrette are a beautiful, healthy side dish made on a sheet pan, that taste as good as they look!

Prep Time20

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 404kcal

Author: Paige

Cost: $10-$15.00

Equipment

2 Large Baking Sheets
measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus Trim off and remove several inches of the bottom woody stem with a knife, then shave the bottom 2-3" of the outside of each stem with a vegetable peeler
2 bunches radishes, multi-color or red Use red or multi-colored radish, washed with leaves and tips removed. Cut in half, and if large - quarters about 1/2" size
1 pound watermelon radish or purple daikon Wash and remove ends. Cut in half, then half again into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large fennel bulb Remove stalks and bottom stem. Cut in half and then half again, then quarter and slice into 1/2" long pieces
1 large shallot slice thinly lengthwise, about a 1/3 cup total
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated Plus more for serving
VINAIGRETTE
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
3 teaspoons honey
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard I use Maille Original Dijon
½ tsp freshly ground pepper I use lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

PREHEAT OVEN TO 425F, Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
FOR THE ASPARAGUS: Place the prepared asparagus on one of the lined baking sheets. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, then sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
FOR THE RADISH AND FENNEL: Combine the prepared radishes in a large bowl with the watermelon radish, purple daikon, fennel and shallots.
Add the other two tablespoons of olive oil, or a little more if needed, and toss to completely coat the vegetables with the oil.
Add a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper and 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher or sea salt. Toss together to combine.
Put the radish/fennel mixture on the second parchment-lined baking sheet, and spread the mixture out as evenly as possible for even roasting.
Place the tray on the lower rack of the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and gently turn the vegetables over with a spatula.
Return the radish/fennel tray back to the oven on the lower rack.
Now put the baking sheet of asparagus in the oven too, on the middle middle oven rack - and roast both trays for about 15 minutes.
Remove just the baking sheet with the radish/fennel mixture, and gently turn the mixture over once more with a spatula. This is to make sure the vegetables roast evenly.
Sprinkle the radish/fennel mixture with the Parmesan cheese and a little more olive oil, then return the pan to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Remove both trays from oven for serving.
NOTE: The total roasting time is approximately 55 minutes for the radish/fennel mixture, but can vary depending on your oven. The vegetables are done when they are fork tender and a little blistered in appearance. Note that the total cooking time for the asparagus is about 20 minutes, which is why the cooking times are staggered so they come out of the oven at the same time.
To Serve, transfer the asparagus to the serving tray or individual plates, then top with the radish and fennel mixture and a little more Parmesan cheese if you like. Use some of the fennel leaves for garnish, if desired.
Serve with the vinaigrette alongside to drizzle over the top.
MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE
Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake to combine.
Taste and adjust with a bit more salt, if needed.

Notes

If you can't locate watermelon radishes or purple daikon, just use regular radishes instead.
I use Maille Original Dijon Originale mustard, but any Dijon mustard will work.
I swear by this Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend with Grinder and use it any time a recipe calls for freshly ground pepper.

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