Cold Lemon Asparagus

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 to 16 asparagus spears (preferably thin stalks)
  • 1/3 c. olive oil
  • juice of 1 whole lemon
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. honey
  • salt and freshly ground white pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash and break off the woody base of the asparagus.
  2. 2
    Tie into a bundle and steam upright in 1 1/2-inches of water.
  3. 3
    Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until bright green and crunchy, not limp.
  4. 4
    Rinse under cold water and drain.
  5. 5
    Whisk the oil, lemon juice, mustard and honey in a bowl until emulsified.
  6. 6
    Add salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    Drizzle over the cold asparagus spears just before serving.

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