Asparagus Salad with Bacon and Butter Lettuce

To make the salad dressing:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice.
2. While whisking, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
3. Season to taste with pepper. Stir in the parsley.

To make the salad:

1. Add the asparagus, scallions and mint to the dressing and toss until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
2. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter. Top with the asparagus mixture. 
3. Crumble the bacon over the salad and serve at once.