Spring Asparagus Salad Recipe
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Spring Asparagus Salad

By: Seattle Dad 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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Gwen on the West Coast   view full review
This is a nice change-up on the asparagus I usually make. I will say I think that for 1 and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by JanetCanuck   view full review
Very light but very nice. Asparagus was tender, but not "cooked". The dressing is great. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by catastrophiccook   view full review
I give 5 stars b/c of my DH's delight - he said it was AWESOME! I didn't have peanut oil, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Seattle Dad Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this again today. Due to a soy issue, I used Worcestershire in its place. It's still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by vikhrtlnd   view full review
I just took this recipe to a dinner and it was a big hit! Thanks so much
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Deathmagus   view full review
Very good, and simple for hot summer days when you don't want to eat something hot and don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2010 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum! I didn't have peanut oil, so I just used olive oil. Lots of flavor and a great way to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Arrowette   view full review
This is probably my favorite asparagus dish ever, and I'm something of an asparagus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2010 by A. Beck   view full review
The dressing in this recipe is wonderfull and lite, it dosen't over power the taste of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I loved this! Thanks for the recipe.

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