Shrimp-And-Asparagus Salad With Orange-Miso Vinaigrette
- 6 cups water
- 2 pounds asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 20 shrimp)
- 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup yellow miso (soybean paste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add asparagus; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon. Plunge into ice water, and drain. Add the shrimp to boiling water; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain.
- Place the asparagus, shrimp, and bell pepper in a large bowl; chill.
- Combine miso and lemon juice; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add orange rind and the remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss well to coat.
water, shrimp, red bell pepper, yellow miso, lemon juice, orange rind, orange juice, vegetable oil, rice vinegar
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-and-asparagus-salad-with-orange-miso-vinaigrette (may not work)