Steamed asparagus and sliced Orange salad
Fresh steamed asparagus and sliced Orange salad
Makes four portions.
Ingredients:
2oz shredded fresh Romaine lettuce
2 Fresh tomatoes that are fully ripened and cut into eighths
2 Fresh oranges, preferably large
8oz Fresh asparagus that has been cut into pieces that are 2” in size (ensure the spears are trimmed)
2tbs Extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Sherry vinegar
To season, freshly ground pepper and salt
Method:
Steam the asparagus by placing in a pan of water, including some salt, and bring to boiling point. The asparagus should be perfectly cooked in about four minutes. When the stems feel tender remove from the water and drain under cold water.
Remove and set aside the zest from half of an orange. The remaining oranges should be should be peeled and segmented. Any juice that can be extracted from the remaining membrane should be kept to one side.
The dressing can be prepared by mixing together one tablespoon of the extracted juice along with the sherry vinegar, extra virgin oil, one teaspoon of the orange zest, salt and pepper to season. Place all the salad ingredients into a serving bowl, including the lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus and orange segments. When ready, dress the salad with the dressing and lightly toss so that the ingredients are coated.
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