Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts Salad
Enjoy fresh spring asparagus and luscious artichoke hearts in this healthy and light salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 14 oz artichoke hearts in water or marinated rinsed off
- Mixed green lettuces
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 tsp of finely grated orange rind
- 2 Tbsp of walnut oil
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim and discard the woody ends of the asparagus spears
- Slice the asparagus on the diagonal approx 2 inches long
- Steam the asparagus pieces in a steamer basket over boiling water until tender, but not overdone (about 5-8 minutes)
- After the asparagus is done, refresh the pieces by soaking them for a couple minutes in cold water, then drain
- Cut the artichoke hearts into small wedges.
- Fill each individual salad bowl with mixed greens
- Arrange the artichoke hearts and asparagus pieces on top.
Dressing
- Whisk the orange juice, orange rind, walnut oil, mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl
- If serving the salad immediately, drizzle a little dressing over each bowl