Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 1 large seedless orange (peeled and sectioned)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts (unblanched almonds are nice too)

Method

  • Trim asparagus and cut in to 1-inch pieces and Cook 1 - 1 1/2 min or until tender crisp.
  • Immediately plunge into ice water.
  • Drain well.
  • Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, mustard, olive oil, and spices.
  • Toss with asparagus and orange sections.
  • Sprinkle with toasted nuts.