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Microwave Asparagus Salad

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  
"Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing."

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Ingredients

  • 24 medium stalks asparagus
  • 4 cups Italian-style salad greens with radicchio
  • 4 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
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  • Dressing:
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.
  3. Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.
  4. Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.

Footnotes

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 11.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by kevnbro 
a nice quick salad although I too added a little sweetness to the dressing (and halfed it)- I... MORE
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Reviewed on May 15, 2005 by MFLESCH 
I halved the dressing recipe, which was more than enough for 1 bunch of asparagus. Also, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2006 by Lori 
I love the simplicity of microwaving the asparagus. I microwaved the asparagus (snapped into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by KDAVIES123 
I have served this at several dinner parties now. It is so easy and absolutely delicious. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2006 by PULLEYHEATHER 
This was good but nothing amazing. I marinated the asparagus in 1/2 the dressing and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by gail38 
had to use up some asparagus fast.Followed directions,adding a little minced garlic to... MORE

 
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