Download Asparagus orange salad - Salad
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Ingredients

  • 300g thin asparagus spears
  • ⅔ cup watercress sprigs
  • ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, cut into 12 segments
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup crumbled goat's cheese

Method

1. Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, or until just tender. Refresh under cold running water and drain well.

2. Arrange the asparagus on a platter with the watercress, onion and orange segments.

3. Put the orange zest, orange juice, sugar, vinegar and poppy seeds in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil with a fork until well combined, then drizzle over the salad.

4. Scatter the goat's cheese over the salad, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.