Step 1

Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Step 2

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Step 3

To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.