CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Chilled Asparagus with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
Juice and zest of 1 orange
Juice and zest of 1 lime
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
Fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Trim off the woody ends of the spears. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Dump the asparagus in the ice water to stop them from overcooking and getting mushy. This also keeps the bright green color.
Whiz the citrus juices, zests, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a blender. Gradually drizzle in the oil until the vinaigrette thickens. Drain the asparagus and arrange the spears on a serving platter. Pour on the vinaigrette, garnish with fresh mint, and we're home.