Asparagus Citrus Salad

Asparagus Citrus Salad

Salads
Brunch, First Course

Serves 4

This makes a very nice brunch salad or first course for a dinner party.

Ingredients #

  • 3/4 lb fresh asparagus, cleaned and tough ends removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 medium orange, peeled and cut into supremes

Instructions #

Cook the asparagus in boiling water until barely tender. Plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and ensure a bright color.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the oil and orange juice with salt and pepper to taste, combining to make a vinaigrette.

Divide the asparagus among 4 plates, and place 2 orange segments across each pile of asparagus. Spoon the dressing over the salad and serve.