Microwave Asparagus Salad

• 24 medium stalks asparagus
• 4 cups Italian-style salad greens with radicchio
• 4 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
• Dressing:
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.
3. Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.
4. Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/78013/microwave-asparagus-salad/ (may not work)