Crab, Asparagus And Orange Salad

This salad is a lovely first course or a perfect light luncheon dish served with crusty French bread.

Ingredients

Salad:

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed

1/4 cup chopped chives

2 naval oranges, peeled and separated into sections

1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat

salt and pepper taste

Dressing:

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1/8 cup Dijon mustard

salt and pepper to taste

Honey Tips

Honey Bees Need Water

To keep their hives strong, beekeepers must place them in locations that will provide abundant nectar sources as well as water.

Directions

Salad:
In a large pot of water cook asparagus until just tender. Drain, run under cold water and then pat dry. Place asparagus stalks on an oval plate. Set aside.
In a medium bowl toss together chives, orange sections and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper and mound on top of asparagus.
Dressing:
Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus and crabmeat.
Serves: 4