MICROWAVE ASPARAGUS SALAD
Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.
- Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.
- Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
MICROWAVE ASPARAGUS SALAD
"Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing."
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.
- Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.
- Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.
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