Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb baby asparagus
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons mizithra cheese
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 trim the asparagus (keeping the darker green and less fibrous parts) and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• 2 thinly slice the mushrooms.
• 3 simmer the asparagus in 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of salt until it is tender (about 10-13 minutes).
• 4 while the asparagus is simmering, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, dijon mustard, and garlic together.
• 5 gradually add the olive oil and then the black pepper.
• 6 once you have drained the asparagus and let it cool, gently toss it with half of the dressing to coat it well.
• 7 toss the remaining dressing with the basil and the mushrooms, and sprinkle the mixture over the asparagus.
• 8 season to taste with salt, garnish with freshly grated parmesan or mizithra cheese, and serve.