Jill’s Recipes #23 – Asparagus with Honey Mustard Dressing

Asparagus with Honey Mustard Dressing

Serves 4

This simple salad not only looks and tastes terrific, it is easy to prepare.

12-16 ounces asparagus
2 tablespoons hot and sweet mustard
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sliced or slivered almonds
2 tablespoons finely minced red pepper

Break tough ends off asparagus. Steam for 4 to 6 minutes, until asparagus is still firm and bright green but no longer hard. Remove from steamer and let cool to room temperature or refrigerate.

Mix mustard and vinegar in a small bowl.

Serve by laying the asparagus on a plate. Pour dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with the almonds and red pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Note: Alternately you can roast the asparagus by coating them with just a touch of oil, putting them on a baking sheet and popping them into a 400 degree F. oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

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