Asparagus With Gingered Orange-Sesame Dressing

A great way to dress up asparagus with this Asian-flavored dressing. Recipe is from Bon Appetit.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus, trimmed
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar, unseasoned
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1  teaspoon  orange rind, finely grated
• 1  garlic clove, pressed
• 2⁄3 cup  vegetable oil (or to your liking)
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil

Directions

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.