Asparagus Avocado And Orange Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Avocado And Orange Salad

• Asparagus Spears
• Avocados
• Oranges
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Canola Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Fresh Orange Juice
• Dijon Mustard
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Orange Rind

How to Make Asparagus Avocado And Orange Salad

1. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.
2. Steam the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Do not overcook.
3. Immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain vibrant green color.
4. Peel the oranges, removing all the white pith. Segment the oranges, removing any remaining membrane, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
5. Peel and chop the avocados. To prevent browning, toss with a squeeze of lemon juice.
6. In a large bowl, gently combine the steamed asparagus, orange segments, and chopped avocados.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified.
8. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy! Optional: Garnish with extra orange zest or fresh herbs.