Radish Asparagus Salad

Name: Radish Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 7 radishes, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; DRESSING:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad. My family loves it! —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
7 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Transfer to a large bowl; add radishes and sesame seeds. Place dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Asparagus and Radish Salad in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009