Roasted Asparagus Salad with Citrus Dressing by sugarplumsandfairydust

Rest roasted asparagus and tomatoes on a bed of watercress for a special touch. The fat-free dressing is a sweet-sour combination of fresh citrus juices, honey and Dijon mustard. Just as tasty warm or at room temperature, this salad works well when served as part of an easy buffet-style brunch.


Makes 6 servings.

Total time: 35 minutes.

Ingredients

- 2 pounds asparagus, (about 2 bunches), trimmed - 1 pint tiny cherry or pear tomatoes, red or mixed colors - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided - Freshly ground pepper, to taste - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice - 1 tablespoon honey - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard - 2 bunches watercress, tough stems removed (about 4 cups lightly packed) - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Place asparagus in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and oil and toss to coat. Spread in a heavy roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, spooning the tomatoes between and on top of the asparagus. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and add a generous grinding of pepper. Roast until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the tomatoes are warmed and slightly crinkled, about 15 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.

3. Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, honey, mustard and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until blended. Reserve half of the dressing in a small bowl.

4. Add watercress to the medium bowl; toss to coat. Spread the watercress on a platter. Arrange the roasted asparagus on the watercress and top with tomatoes. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the asparagus and tomatoes; sprinkle with dill. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Servings: 6 Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 61
Fat 3 g
Sodium 319 mg
Carbohydrates 9
Fiber 2 g
Protein 3 g