Asparagus Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus , (about 1 to 1¼ pounds)
• 1 avocado, cubed
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped

Directions

1. Wash the asparagus and remove any tough stalks. In a large pan, add about an inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook just a few minutes until tender and bright green. Drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water to stop the asparagus from cooking.
2. Drain the asparagus once it’s cool and pat dry. Cut into bite-size pieces.
3. Place the asparagus pieces in a salad bowl. Add the avocado.
4. Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and lime juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
5. 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper
6. Gently toss the salad.
7. Add the mint leaves and serve.