Sweet purple asparagus takes center stage with toasted pine nuts and a homemade dijon dressing in this Purple Asparagus Salad.
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds purple asparagus, such as Purple Passion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 cup red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Slice the asparagus and onion and place in a large bowl with the chopped basil and mint.
Place the nuts in a dry skillet and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, or until lightly brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and sprinkle the pine nuts over the vegetables.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Whisk to combine.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and nuts, and toss to coat.
