Avocado and Aspargus Salad

By Carolanne

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus, thick ends removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
• 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 TBSP chopped fresh mint
• 1 TBSP white wine vinegar
• 1/2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 13mins
Adapted from asparagusrecipes.net

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook 2-3 minutes, until bright green. Remove, rinse under cold water, and drain.
Combine asparagus, avocados, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, parlsey, cilantro, mint, vinegars, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or chill for 2 hours.