Ingredients
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium sweet onion, chopped3/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lime juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large serving bowl, combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper, onion and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
