SUMMER ASPARAGUS SALAD

▢1 LB asparagus trimmed and halved ▢1 pint small tomatoes cherry, grape, hierlum, etc., halved ▢2 avocados cubed ▢1 cup crumbled feta cheese ▢½ cup olive oil ▢2 tablespoon dijon mustard ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt ▢1 teaspoon black pepper ▢juice from one lemon

INGREDIENTS

Start by slicing your tomatoes in half, dicing your avocado, and cutting asparagus into 1-2" pieces.

STEP 1

Blanch asparagus by dropping it into boiling water and boiling for 1-2 minutes.  Drain.

STEP 2

Immediately place asparagus into an ice bath to stop the cooking.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, prepare your dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, dijon, and salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth

STEP 4

Toss blanched asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and feta in a large bowl.  Dress with dijon vinaigrette.  Garnish with basil.

STEP 5

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