Strawberry Ginger Asparagus Salad

Strawberry Ginger Asparagus Salad

1 lb. fresh asparagus (green, white, or purple)
1/4 c. raw honey
2 oranges
1 c. fresh strawberries
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Freshly ground pepper
Crystallized ginger
Mint leaves

 

Wash and trim asparagus, removing tough ends and trimming into 1″ pieces.  
Lightly steam over boiling water, until just beginning to turn bright green. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to end the cooking process.  

 

Peel one orange, carefully cutting off any white pith. Fillet (or section).  

 

Slice strawberries.  

 

In a large bowl, combine asparagus, orange sections, and strawberries.

In a separate bowl, combine the zest of the second orange, the juice of that orange, honey, ginger, vanilla, and pepper.  
Whisk together well.  

Pour over the asparagus and fruit mixture.  

 

Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

 

Mince crystallized ginger and mint and serve atop the salad, along with Coconut Whipped Cream.

The addition of crystallized ginger really adds a lovely and surprising sweet zing to the mix – don’t be shy, or disregard!