Winter Asparagus Salad With Warm Tangerine Dressin... Recipe

Directions:

1. For Dressing
2. Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or processor.
3. Process until smooth.
4. Slowly add oil a lil at a time until dressing starts to emulsify.
5. Add remainder of oil and process until well combined. Set aside.
6. In large, heavy pan(dutch oven, stock pot, etc...I used cast iron :), heat olive oil.
7. Just prior to smoking point, add asparagus.
8. Toss to coat and sprinkle with salt. See Photo
9. Cook about 5 minutes at high heat, tossing a few times.
10. Reduce heat, add mushrooms and saute about 5 minutes more.
11. Add dressing and heat through, tossing well, again.
12. Add spinach and toss once more to coat with the dressing.
13. Cook down about 3 minutes.
14. Remove to serving platter or plates and sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese, if desired.