Asparagus is a bitter green vegetable harvested in the early spring. Did you know that this vegetable takes almost 5 years to grow to maturity? Asparagus, like most green vegetables, help to alkalize the body and re-hydrate you. It is full of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin C. Enjoy this simple yet flavourful recipe for supper tonight compliments of Positive Change Nutrition, www.rachellewood.ca .

Roasted Asparagus Salad        serves 4    

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup orange juice

1 TBSP olive oil

2 TBSP orange marmalade 

1 TBSP lime juice

1/2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot

8 cups mixed salad greens

Place asparagus on a baking dish. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake, uncovered at 400 for 10 minutes or until tender crisp. Combine remaining ingredients, except salad greens, in a small bowl. Wisk together and pour over salad greens. Toss. Pour in asparagus and toss some more. Serve and enjoy!

Rachelle likes to serve this salad with grilled Halibut for supper. You can eat this salad with cold or warm asparagus.  Do you have a recipe you would like to share with other blog readers? If so, email your suggestion to, positivechange@rachellewood.ca .