Grilled Asparagus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound mixed gourmet salad greens |
4 cooked bacon slices, crumbled (optional) |
orange rind strips |
Directions:
1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; place in a shallow dish.
2. Combine orange rind and next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly. Shake jar vigorously. Pour one-third of vinaigrette over asparagus; cover and chill 1 hour. Drain.
3. Grill asparagus, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; cool.
4. Toss together salad greens, remaining vinaigrette, and, if desired, bacon; mound onto 4 plates. Tie asparagus into 4 bundles with string. Cover string with orange rind strips.
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