Grilled Asparagus and Leaf Salad

with soy sesame dressing from New Vegetarian by Cecila Brooks Brown

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 24  asparagus spears
• 2  tablespoons  Braggs liquid aminos or 2  tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 5  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups  mixed salad greens

Directions

1. Lightly toss the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over heat stirring frequently until golden and popping. Transfer to bowl and cool.
2. Wash and trim asparagus. Brush with some extra olive oil [not your 5 tbsp ok?] Heat stove top grill pan very hot. Add asparagus in batches and cook turning occasionally until bright green, blistered and slightly charred. Depends on thickness but about 5-7 minutes.
3. Put the seeds, braggs, vinegar in bowl and gradually whisk in the 5 tbsp of oil until emulsified.
4. Assemble. Put salad leaves on plate. Place asparagus on top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.