Shaved Asparagus with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Description
Yummy shaved asparagus, sliced radishes and a mustard seed vinaigrette. This salad makes a great accompaniment to any meal! Be warned, the dressing has a very bold mustard-seed flavor.
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Ingredients
Salad
.5 bunch asparagus
5 radishes
Mustard Seed Vinaigrette- makes about 6 – 8 ounces
.33 C fresh orange juice
2 T white wine vinegar
.5 t brown mustard seed
.25 C olive oil
dash of stevia (maple syrup, dates, agave, etc…)
Assembly
Sea Salt
Coarse Pepper
Orange Zest
Asparagus Bracts
Methods/steps
Salad
1) Wash asparagus and trim ends.
2) Using a vegetable peeler, peel the stems of the asparagus spears – starting under the bract. Save the bracts (tops) and set aside.
3) Thinly slice radishes.
Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
1) Blend all ingredients in a blender. Store in an air-tight jar.
Assembly
1) In a large bowl, toss shaved asparagus, sliced radishes, coarse pepper, sea salt and vinaigrette.
2) Plate salad and garnish with asparagus bracts and orange zest.