Asian Asparagus Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating
YIELD: 4 servings.
A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again.
-Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho
Ingredients
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1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
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1.
In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
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2.
Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 51 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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