Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Salad

Mom and I have been on a cold salad kick, hence the heat and the lack of stove. This one was by far the best! It's so simple, we both were expecting anything great and we could not believe how flavorful it was! It must be the combination of basil, lemon and dijon that's just right.
Recipe
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and halved
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, cubed
1/2 C basil chiffonade
2 t lemon juice
2 t dijon mustard
drizzle of flaxseed oil or other oil
salt and pepper
Steam the asparagus lightly, 7-10 minutes. Then simply throw everything in a large bowl and mix well.

We served the salad over quinoa and the two were great together. We'll try this one on the boys when there home and I'm sure they'll love it...or I hope!

With the boys gone the last few days have been quieter around here and I've been spending the mornings and sometimes afternoons out in our backyard with the Lord. I find myself feeling so safe and secure in His presence and never wanting to leave. It's really like David said, "In your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore," Psalm 16:11. Jesus is at God's right hand and in Him are all the pleasures we could ever desire. Getting before the Lord and coming into His presence reveals more of His overwhelming beauty to us. As we make this part of our daily lives we come to know Him more and more and truly realize THIS IS TRUE LOVE! Now, I can't say that I have ever been in love with anyone besides Jesus but His love is like none other.

Thank you Jesus that you loved us first.

Blessings in His name,
<3 Dani