Roasted Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

Asparagus

1 lb asparagus, chopped small
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 lemon, juiced

Dressing

½ cup vinegar of your choice
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-2 Deglet dates
water to reach desired consistency

Salad

roasted asparagus
3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
5 green onions, sliced
½ cup parsley, chopped

Method

Preheat your oven to 400° F.

Cut the asparagus or green beans into bite size pieces. In a large bowl, add the lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder and toss well. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake or roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

To prepare the salad dressing, add the vinegar, mustard, dates, and a splash of water to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the roasted green beans or asparagus, rice, cherry tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and dressing. Toss well. You can serve immediately or chill in the fridge. This salad keeps well!