Asparagus with Greens

• Ready In: 13 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces asparagus, trimmed
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1⁄2 head curly endive lettuce
• 1⁄2 head radicchio or 1⁄2 head red leaf lettuce

• Orange Sesame Dressing

• 2  teaspoons  grated orange zest
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, finly chopped
• 2  tablespoons vinegar
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  oil

Directions

1. In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
2. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
3. Dressing: In small bowl, combine orange zest and juice, basil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil.
4. Tear lettuce leaves; place in bowl.
5. Toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing to lightly coat; arrange on large serving platter.
6. Top with blanched asparagus; drizzle with remaining dressing.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.