Spring Asparagus Salad Recipe
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Spring Asparagus Salad

By: Mister Umpire  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is a nice and simple cold salad that is nothing more than asparagus dressed in a Chinese-influenced vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds. It's a great way to celebrate the arrival of the asparagus crops!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Whisk together the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender, but still mostly firm. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop from cooking any further.
  3. Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 95 | Total Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Mister Umpire Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Made this again today. Due to a soy issue, I used Worcestershire in its place. It's still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by JanetCanuck 
Very light but very nice. Asparagus was tender, but not "cooked". The dressing is great. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by vikhrtlnd 
I just took this recipe to a dinner and it was a big hit! Thanks so much MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Gwen on the West Coast 
This is a nice change-up on the asparagus I usually make. I will say I think that for 1 and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Arrowette 
This is probably my favorite asparagus dish ever, and I'm something of an asparagus... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Simply yummy! I cut the peanut oil by about a third, and only boiled my asparagus for 1 minute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Heather 
I have two words MMMMMM GOOD !! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by Isabel 
Tasty, fast and easy. Loved it. Also tickled to know it's comes from an intergallactic hitchhiker. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I loved this! Thanks for the recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by sankar 
It's realy taste. cool MORE

 
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