Asparagus Vinaigrette

Welcome spring with this asparagus dish. Serve along side with your Easter ham or serve with Gingered Chops with Cherry-Orange Sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons toasted bread crumbs
6 cherry tomatoes, halved

Cooking Directions:

1. Steam asparagus spears until tender; drain and place on serving platter.
2. In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake together oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper.
3. When ready to serve (can be served warm or at room temperature), pour vinaigrette evenly over asparagus, sprinkle with bread crumbs and garnish with cherry tomato halves.

Serves 6

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.