ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD

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Make and share this Asparagus, avocado and orange salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs small asparagus spears
2 medium avocados
2 large oranges
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Snap the ends of the asparagus off and cut the spears into 1 inch pieces.
  • Stean until JUST tender, no more than 4 or 5 minutes.
  • Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Peel the oranges, remove the membrane on segments and cut into chunks.
  • Peel and chop the avocados.
  • Toss the three together with the lemon juice.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together.
  • Pour over the salad and lightly pepper and salt-toss and serve.

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