Asparagus Summer Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds thick asparagus, cut into 2-in. pieces
• 2 tablespoons each fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup each chopped fresh basil, chives, and cilantro
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Drop asparagus into water and cook until bright green and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain asparagus and rinse with very cold water until cool to the touch.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, oil, and herbs. Add asparagus, onion, pine nuts, feta, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.