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I look forward to the fresh asparagus my husband grows in his garden and this salad is the perfect opportunity to use it. It makes a pretty presentation served over lettuce. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
This recipe is:
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Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 cup with 2 lettuce leaves equals 128 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.
Originally published as Asparagus & Pear Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2009, p62
Keeping Lettuce FreshTo store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.
To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.
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Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by JoeyW
Not normally an asparagus lover, but this salad made it a new favorite!
Reviewed on May. 14, 2011 by pupfoster1
Oh, footnote, I used Newmans reduced fat honey mustard dressing. 2 thumbs up!
LOVE IT! Eating it as I type. I went ahead and just cut the asparagus before I cooked it and microwaved it for about 2 1/2 minutes then rinsed in cold water. This could be a meal in itself! Love it!
Reviewed on May. 11, 2011 by ibarton65
Just made this with some minor variation: since I had a lot of lime juice, I used it instead of lemon juice and I added firm tofu for more protein. Once the tofu absorbed the other flavors, the dish was fantastic! I'm happy to say my hubby hates asparagus, so YAY, more for me!
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