fun with asparagus

For one I just wanted to keep all the sides as salad-type dishes so I wouldn’t have to worry about them coming off the stove at just the right moment, but also I wanted to do something different than the normal grilled or roasted asparagus, so I decided to try making an asparagus salad, and keep it very simple. You can obviously make this with another kind of oil, but avocado oil gives it a little something special (and goes well with lemon), if you ask me.

Asparagus Salad with lemon dressing (serves 8-12)

3 bunches asparagus, tough ends removed and cut in half

2 Tbsp avocado oil

3 Tbsp lemon juice

zest from one lemon

1/4 tsp salt

(1) Drop asparagus in boiling water and cook for about a minute, until crisp-tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. (2) Stir together oil, juice, zest and salt. Toss with asparagus. Chill until ready to serve.

 

See what I mean about keeping it simple?