Spring Mix Strawberry Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
8 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake at 400\u00b0F for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
In a large salad bowl, toss greens, strawberries, onions, pecans and asparagus.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar and remaining oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.