Microwave Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

• 24 medium stalks asparagus 
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 4 tablespoons hazelnuts chopped
• 1 teaspoon soya sauce low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons orange juice 
• 4 servings pepper freshly ground to taste
• 4 cups salad greens with radicchio italian-style

Equipment

• oven
• whisk
• plastic wrap
• microwave

Directions

1. Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry).
2. Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.
3. Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.
4. Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.
5. Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.