Chilled Asparagus with Feta Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1.3 pounds asparagus 
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
• 2 drops hot sauce 
• 2.5 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 1.5 tablespoons orange juice 
• 0.5 cup bell pepper diced red
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• knife
• whisk
• plastic wrap
• microwave
• peeler

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Arrange asparagus spoke-fashion on a 12-inch round glass platter with stem ends toward outside of platter. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent. Microwave at high 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, rotating platter a half-turn after 2 minutes.
3. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes. Cover and chill.
4. Combine cheese and next 6 ingredients (cheese through hot sauce); stir with a wire whisk. Divide asparagus among 4 plates; top each serving with 2 tablespoons feta dressing and 2 tablespoons bell pepper.