Asparagus Salad With Fresh Shallots - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches thick asparagus (ends trimmed)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Place water in the bottom of a steamer pot, and bring to a boil. Set asparagus inside the steamer insert and cook, covered, for 4-6 minutes, until asparagus is tender but still maintains its shape.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. add the olive oil in a very thin stream, whisking constantly, until a thick emulsion forms.
place asparagus on a platter, drizzzle with dressing, and top with shallots and pepper.
Enjoy!