ASPARAGUS WITH GINGERED SESAME-ORANGE DRESSING

Asparagus with Gingered Sesame-Orange Dressing image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 Tbsp rice vinegar, unseasoned
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp orange rind, finely grated
1 garlic clove, pressed
2/3 c vegetable oil (or oil of your liking - feel free to adjust amount to your liking as well)
1 Tbsp sesame oil

Steps:

1. Cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain and pat dry.
2. Stir sesame seeds in a heavy small skillet over low heat until light brown, about 3 minutes; transfer to a small bowl.
3. Whisk vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, ginger, orange peel and garlic in another small bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange asparagus on plates. Spoon vinaigrette over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.