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Strawberry Asparagus Salad Recipe

"This is my family's favorite springtime salad," relates Judi Francus of Morristown, New Jersey. "The dressing is so light and refreshing, and the vivid combination of red berries and green asparagus is a real eye-catcher."

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Diabetic Friendly

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Strawberry Asparagus Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil and honey; mix well. Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain and cool. Arrange asparagus and strawberries on individual plates; drizzle with dressing. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 68 calories, 1 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 9 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 4 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Strawberry Asparagus Salad in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p8