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Asparagus and Grape Tomato Salad

Name: Asparagus and Grape Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced; 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional; 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, toasted, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

This colorful, light salad was a hit at our church’s cooking club. It’s easy to assemble and delicious, too. —Dorothy Buhr, Ogden, Illinois

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels, toasted, optional

Directions

Place the asparagus and zucchini in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and parsley.
Whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt and mustard; pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and sunflower kernels if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 81 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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