ASPARAGUS WITH GINGERED ORANGE-SESAME DRESSING

Asparagus With Gingered Orange-Sesame Dressing image

Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, unseasoned
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon orange rind, finely grated
1 garlic clove, pressed
2/3 cup vegetable oil (or to your liking)
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain and pat dry.
Stir sesame seeds in a heavy small skillet over low heat until light brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a small bowl.
Whisk vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, ginger, orange peel and garlic in another small bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
Arrange asparagus on plates. Spoon vinaigrette over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 128.5, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.5