Roasted Asparagus and Avocado Salad

By chris5863

Ingredients

• SALAD
• 8 spears asparagus, sliced into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
• DRESSING
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Place the sliced asparagus on a sheet pan and toss with the canola oil and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread out in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. While the asparagus is roasting, make the salad dressing. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Toss the roasted asparagus, sliced avocado and mixed greens with the salad dressing and serve.