ASIAN STYLE ASPARAGUS SLAW

ASIAN STYLE ASPARAGUS SLAW image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound asparagus
4 cups very finely shredded green cabbage
1 cup very finely shredded red cabbage
1 small carrot, very finely shredded
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons sweetened rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

1. Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus; drain. Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain. Gently rinse with cool water. 2. Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley, and onion in a large bowl. Toss gently with sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper. 3. Divide asparagus spears among six salad plates; top with cabbage mixture. Makes 6 side-dish servings.