Name: Salad with Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Marinated Asparagus
Prep time: 360 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 362 min
Ingredients: 1 bundle asparagus; 2/3 cup olive oil; 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp orange juice; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp honey; salt and pepper to taste; favorite salad greens; 1 orange; 6 oz goat cheese; 1/2 cup toasted pecans

Asparagus marinated in citrus vinaigrette is the star of this salad with oranges, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans.

This recipe includes a family favorite of ours: marinated asparagus. I used the simple marinade (a mixture of olive oil, lemon and orange juice, dijon, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper) as a dressing for the spring salad as well, and it couldn’t be more perfect. Just pour enough over the blanched asparagus to coat it and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Reserve the rest for the dressing.

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I find that a lot of people are intimidated by cooking asparagus because it’s so sensitive. There’s really fine line between under- and over-cooked when it comes to asparagus, but blanching is the easiest way to get it right.

In a pan large enough to put the asparagus in a single layer, bring enough water to submerge the asparagus to a boil. While you wait, fill a small casserole dish halfway with ice water.

Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes (depending on the size). As soon as the time is up, grab them out of the hot water and submerge them in the ice bath. This stops the cooking process and leaves you with perfectly cooked asparagus!

We’ve also had great success roasting our asparagus. This recipe with lemon and garlic uses that method.

Once the asparagus has been cooked and marinated, you’re ready to put this salad together! The addition of the tangy oranges and creamy goat cheese balances the flavors so well (and let’s be honest- goat cheese makes everything better), and topping it with toasted pecans brings it all together. Drizzle the dressing over the top and enjoy!

If you’re here you must love salads and goat cheese, so you’ll want to be sure and check out Melon & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese. It’s another winner! Our Clementine Salad with Strawberries and Tangy Vinaigrette is another one that uses the fresh citrus to make it amazing!

Love citrus flavors? This Blood Orange Cocktail has a fun twist with rosemary simple syrup and you will love it!

This recipe was developed by Biscuits and Burlap and first appeared at The House of Wood.

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A few items you may need to make your salad with marinated asparagus (all are Amazon rated 4 star or above)

Zester and grater Click here
Salad spinner – the key to healthy, clean salad greens
Nut chopper – this one is so affordable!