ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND RADISH SALAD

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This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette; pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles. Sounds yummy to me. . .found in Eating Well and placed here for safe keeing. They say this vegetarian salad is low calorie, low fat, low sodium and heart healthy.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 -3 dashes asian red chili sauce (such as sriracha)
1 bunch radish, trimmed and cut into wedges
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
  • Cut off the tips of the asparagus, then thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks on the diagonal. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and chile sauce (if using) in a large bowl.
  • Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 170.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.1

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