Asparagus Mushroom Salad

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For many years, we have been blessed with an asparagus bed that has grown the most sweet and savory asparagus we have ever tasted. The only problem, is that we usually have it every day while it continues to grow and prosper. I use this salad on a warmish night, when all you can smell is the freshness of spring.

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Steps

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Snap woody end from asparagus spears , and cut in half on the diagonal.

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Blanch in boiling water for one minute.

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Drain , and plunge into cold water.

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Set aside.

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Place mustard , citrus juice , zest , garlic , pepper and honey in a saucepan over medium high heat.

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Bring to boil , then reduce the heat to low , adding mushrooms , and toss.

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Cool , take off heat.

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Remove mushrooms from sauce with slotted spoon and set aside.

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Return the sauce to heat , bring to boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes , or until reduce and syrupy.

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Cool slightly.

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To serve , toss the mushrooms , spinach leaves , red pepper , red onion , and asparagus.

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Plate this salad mix , and drizzle with the citrus sauce.

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Ingredients

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asparagus spears, coarse grain mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, orange zest, lime zest, garlic clove, honey, pepper, kosher salt, button mushrooms, red onion, fresh spinach, red pepper