Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tangerine Dressing
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 large tangerines or small oranges
- 1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or orange peel
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Place asparagus in medium bowl.
- Pour enough cold water over asparagus to cover; let stand 15 minutes.
- Drain.
- Spread asparagus in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; drizzle with oil.
- Roast asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to platter; cool.
- Using sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines.
- Cut between membranes to release segments.
- Arrange tangerine segments atop asparagus.
- Whisk tangerine juice, vinegar, sesame oil, peel, garlic and ginger in small bowl to blend.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle over asparagus.
- Sprinkle with green onion tops and peanuts and serve.
olive oil, oranges, tangerine juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, green onion, peanuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-asparagus-salad-with-tangerine-dressing-101393 (may not work)