Save on Pinterest
Sign up for Our Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette

This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. “I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later.”
Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette
Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Next Recipe
Recommended
50 Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Next Recipe
  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Makes
    4 servings
Read Next
Why I Cook, with Kathy YL Chan
Why I Cook, with Kathy YL Chan
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

Directions

  • Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 62 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Recommended Video

ⓘ

More from Taste of Home

Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Minted Beet Salad
Minted Beet Salad
Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Salad
Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Salad
Italian Green Bean Salad
Italian Green Bean Salad
Radish Asparagus Salad
Radish Asparagus Salad
Sesame Green Bean Salad
Sesame Green Bean Salad
Special Radicchio-Spinach Salad
Special Radicchio-Spinach Salad
Spinach Beet Salad
Spinach Beet Salad
Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Chilled Minty Green Beans
Chilled Minty Green Beans
Apple Walnut Slaw
Apple Walnut Slaw
Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Italian Vinaigrette
Italian Vinaigrette
Green Bean and Walnut Salad
Green Bean and Walnut Salad
Marinated Cauliflower Salad
Marinated Cauliflower Salad
Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
Pretty Almond Green Beans
Pretty Almond Green Beans
Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts
Herbed Fresh Asparagus
Herbed Fresh Asparagus