Asparagus Tossed Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups torn butter lettuce
ORANGE GINGER VINAIGRETTE
1/4 cup orange juice
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or 4 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; cover and boil 3 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry.
In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, carrots and asparagus.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.