Asparagus Sesame Salad
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula or mesclun salad
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Directions
- Heat a large pan of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat. Peel the asparagus stalks and trim the ends. Cut the stalks diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes or until bright green. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro, and salt. Add the asparagus and toss until well combined.
- To serve, mound some salad greens on each of 4 plates. Spoon the dressed asparagus onto the greens and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 77
- Calcium 33mg
- Carbohydrate 4g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Fat 6g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 1mg
- Protein 3mg
- Sat Fat 1g
- Sodium 588mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
If you happen to have leftover asparagus, toss it into a salad like this. Add some slivered cooked chicken and call it dinner.
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