Asparagus, Avocado and Almonds with Sesame Citrus Dressing

A light seasonal salad, with a zingy citrus dressing.

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Asparagus, Avocado and Almonds with Sesame Citrus Dressing
24 spears fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded 
2 just-ripe avocados, flesh cut in wedges
½ cup almonds, toasted
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Sesame citrus dressing:
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
 2 tbsp orange juice 
 1 tbsp lemon juice 
 1 tsp sesame oil 
 finely grated zest of ½ lemon, no pith 
sea salt and ground black pepper

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Prep time:: 5 mins
Cook time:: 3 mins
Serves:: 4

24 spears fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded
2 just-ripe avocados, flesh cut in wedges
½ cup almonds, toasted
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Sesame citrus dressing:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sesame oil
finely grated zest of ½ lemon, no pith
sea salt and ground black pepper

Cook asparagus in enough lightly salted boiling water to cover. Cook 3 minutes then drain and refresh under cold water. Place in a bowl with avocados, almonds and sesame seeds. Combine the dressing ingredients and toss gently through salad. Serve at once.

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8 comments

You can make it ahead of time, but hold off on the avocado and dressing the salad until it is time to serve. Happy cooking!

Annabel Langbein August 05, 2014

It says to serve at once. Does it still taste ok made ahead and refrigerated?

mhutchy November 16, 2013

Hi I'm not keen on asparagus and made this salad once using orange slices instead and another time using baby spinach leaves. Both were delicious with the other ingredients.

jesully June 23, 2013

Have made this heaps this summer and absolutely love it! And so easy to make...

Sweet mary April 14, 2013

Hi, this is one of my favourites. The flavours are divine. Thank you Heather

spice1976 March 14, 2013

Just loved the salad - was brought to a bbq by a guest and it was such a nice change. Now I have the recipe for myself to try. - thanks

Beverley Page December 04, 2011

Hi Jane - It would depend on the recipe and the time of year but usually I would use lightly steamed green beans in place of asparagus. Hope this helps! - Annabel

Annabel Langbein March 15, 2011

Wonderful! Was just wondering what you would use in place of Asparagus when they are not in season in a salad. Thanks Jane.

Jane March 14, 2011