Asparagus With Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 3 pounds asparagus fresh
• 2 large navel oranges 
• 0.5 cup olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon orange rind grated
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 2  shallots chopped
• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

• whisk
• steamer basket

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus; arrange asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
3. Combine shallots, vinegar, and next 4 ingredients; gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, blending well.
4. Drizzle over asparagus.
5. Serve immediately.