Refreshing Lemon Asparagus

• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil (try hazelnut oil)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch black peppercorns, freshly cracked
• 1 lb asparagus spear, washed and trimmed
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

1. In a jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
2. Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
3. Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat. Arrange asparagus on serving platter .

extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, thyme, garlic, kosher salt, black peppercorns, spear, pine nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/refreshing-lemon-asparagus-218808 (may not work)