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 lb 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