All Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients for All Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 80ml extra-virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

• Kosher salt

• 2 bunches asparagus (about 675g), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cos heart, roughly chopped

• 1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced

• 1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 15 basil leaves, torn

• 1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds

• Freshly ground black pepper

How to make All Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.

In a large bowl, combine cos, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

Disclaimer

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