Asparagus Mozzarella Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

In a large suacepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil.
To make Dressing:.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.