Source: dLife

Fresh asparagus tossed with mint, lemon juice, and garlic.

Servings

3 lb fresh asparagus
0.25 cup fresh mint
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste )

1 Fill a six quart pot with water and set to boil.
2 Wash and trim asparagus.
3 Place asparagus in boiling water. Place lid on pot and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Strain. Dunk asparagus in an ice-bath and strain again.
4 Place asparagus back into pot. In a serving dish, toss with mint, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Serve hot or at room temperature. This can be made up to 1 day in advance and served cool. Prepare through step 3; cover and chill. Let come to room temperature, then continue with step 4, mixing with remaining ingredients right in chilling container.