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Sesame Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Just in time for the springtime asparagus crop comes this refreshing side dish. "The sesame seeds give it a taste we all enjoy," confides Mrs. A. Squair of Salmon Arm British Columbia. "I often serve breadsticks with it for even more crunch."—Mrs. A. Squair, Salmon Arm, British Columbia

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10-12 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
8 cups torn romaine
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a saucepan, combine asparagus and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain. Place asparagus in a large bowl and chill. Just before serving, add romaine, onion and pimientos. In a small bowl, whisk sesame seeds, lemon juice, oil, pepper, basil and salt; pour over salad and toss. Yield: 10-12 servings

Sesame Asparagus Salad published in Country Woman March/April 1997, p10

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