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Asparagus-Tomato Salad Recipe

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This is a delicious way to start off any meal— and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
12 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, sliced

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 66 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Asparagus-Tomato Salad published in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook , p65