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Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed
1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
1 avocado, peeled and cut into cubes
1 c. sliced fresh basil leaves

Dressing:
¼ c. olive oil
2 tsps. lemon juice
2 tsps. dijon mustard
½ tsp. sea salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Steam asparagus, chill in ice water, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Add tomatoes, avocado, and basil and gently toss to mix.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to emulsify. Add to vegetables and toss.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I have learned the easiest way to steam asparagus from Alton Brown:

Clean and trim the asparagus. Lay out 4 layers of paper towel and pour about ¼ c. of water over them. Lay the asparagus on the damp paper towels in a clump and roll it up. Lay the bundle seam side down in the microwave and process on high for 3 or 4 minutes until just crisp tender.

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