Raw Asparagus Salad with Almonds & Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (see note)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced (see note)
• 1½ pounds medium asparagus
• 4 scallions, finely sliced (about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup fresh chopped mint
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• Salt, to taste
• ¾ cup sliced almonds