ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Make and share this Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches fresh green asparagus or 500 g green beans
375 ml cold chicken stock
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • If using beans, top, tail and cut diagonally into even lengths.
  • Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard.
  • Cut into long diagonal slices.
  • Blanch asparagus/beans in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  • Drain, place in a bowl and cover immediately with stock.
  • Leave to cool in the stock.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over a moderate heat, stirring until all are evenly golden brown.
  • Cool on a plate then crush in a blender or mortar and pestle.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Drain vegetables well and, just before serving, pour over dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.4, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 342.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.6

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