Grilled Asparagus Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds mixed gourmet salad greens
• 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• Garnish: orange rind strips

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; place in a shallow dish.
2. Whisk together grated rind and next 6 ingredients. Pour one-third of vinaigrette over asparagus; cover and chill 1 hour. Drain. Set aside remaining vinaigrette.
3. Grill asparagus, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u0b0 to 400u0b0) 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; cool.
4. Combine greens, remaining vinaigrette, and, if desired, bacon; place evenly on 6 salad plates. Arrange asparagus over salad. Garnish, if desired.

fresh asparagus, orange rind, orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, mixed gourmet salad greens, bacon, orange rind strips

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-asparagus-salad-with-orange-vinaigrette (may not work)