Asparagus Ribbons With Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 lb. asparagus try to get ones with fairly substantial stalks
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 tbsp. fresh chives finely chopped

Lemony Dressing Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the heads and the ends off the asparagus.
2. 1 lb. asparagus
3. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into ribbons until you get about 3 cups.
4. Bring a pot of water equipped with a steamer to a boil. Steam the asparagus ribbons for about 3 to 4 minutes, then take them out and let them cool down.
5. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl, season to taste, and mix well.
6. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. Dijon mustard, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
7. Combine the asparagus, the tomatoes, and the chives in a medium bowl.
8. 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp. fresh chives
9. Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus and tomatoes, tossing gently to coat.

Serves 4

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