Asparagus with Greens

Name: Asparagus with Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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; 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

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 11
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

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