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Contributed By: chelseamarie
The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook

This is a beautiful salad for lunch, and goes well with a cup of soup.

Ingredients

5 oz Asparagus

1 tsp Yellow Mustard

2 t Lemon Juice

1/4 c Honey

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

To taste pepper

13 oz Mushrooms

5 oz Arugula

1/2 c Red Bell Pepper, chopped

Preparation

1. Snap the woody ends form the asparagus spears and cut in half on the diagonal. Cook in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, then plunge into cold water and set aside.

2. Place the mustard, lemon juice, honey, and garlic in a large saucepan and season with pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add the mushrooms, tossing for 2 minutes. Cool.

3. Remove the mushrooms from the sauce with a slotted spoon. Return the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until reduced and syrupy. Cool slightly.

4. Toss the mushrooms, arugula, and chopped bell pepper together. Put on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.

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