Asparagus Salad with Lemon Soy Vinaigrette

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 lbs. asparagus cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 10 scallions, trimmed with some green
  • 1 scallion, chopped and set aside
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup nonfat, reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Directions
1. Steam asparagus and scallions in a steam basket over boiling water for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove from heat and rinse with cold water in a colander to stop the cooking. Drain and let cool.



2. Make the vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger and cook until it begins to brown. Add the reserved chopped scallion and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Remove from heat and set aside.



3. In a large bowl, toss steamed asparagus and scallions with the vinaigrette. Add ground pepper and lemon juice then serve.



Serves 4.



Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 81.6
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
  • Sodium: 209.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

Member Reviews
  • CUDALOUISE
    i love this dressing! i substituted Splenda for the sugar(every little bit counts with me when it comes to calories). i will use this dressing with brocolli also. thank you! - 7/27/08
  • DEBBEV
    Only 1 point, & tastes great.I like to put spinach and etxra onion in it to, that way I get 3 veg. @ once! Guess what's for lunch again tomorrow? - 4/7/08
  • SAGENTUS
    Excellent! The vinegrette is good poured over hot asparagus spears as well. - 8/12/07
  • DRDIGGER
    I don't like ginger so I omitted it. I also substituted balsamic vinegar for the rice vinegar and didn't add sugar. It was delicious. - 3/7/07
  • BFFM2008
    Mmmmm....loved it. - 9/21/09
  • FLINTSTONE69
    nice lite side, served with broiled talapia - 2/9/09
  • LINDALEEDEE
    Love this. - 2/8/09
  • DETTGRFAN1
    Yum! Lots of my favorite ingredients! Can't wait to try it! - 2/8/09
  • CHAUNCYGARDENER
    Oh so yummy!!!
    - 2/8/09
  • KHEAL1
    great vinergrette. Tasty. - 2/8/09
  • MOMMOMOF14
    Can't wait to try this,I think I'll add garlic instead of the ginger!Using it for my Daughter's Baby Shower in the spring! - 2/8/09
  • XAOLIN
    love asparagus, will try this one - 2/8/09
  • JUSTCHECKING1
    Sounds easy & I like that you can use it on other veggies - 2/8/09
  • VGINNY
    Will definitely make this one. Asparagus one of my favourite foods - 2/8/09
  • DONNELDA22
    I will try this for sure. Dressing will be perfect for other vegetables as well. - 2/8/09
  • KELLIELLI
    This was very good. The steamed scallions really provide a fresh twist. - 2/12/08
  • POLSKARENIA
    This is absolutely delicious and I have made it several times. I've also used the lemon soy vinaigrette with other salads! - 2/9/08
  • AIMINGFORPEACE
    Delicious! I had to consciously stop myself from spooning up the left over vinaigrette when I cleared the table my second time making it. - 1/6/08
  • SEASPLASH
    Very Good! Delicious! - 9/11/07
  • PATRICIAANN46
    Delicious................ - 6/7/21
  • NASFKAB
    Great idea - 2/14/20
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Tasty side dish. - 12/17/19
  • MIYAMO
    Delicious. - 5/21/18
  • GRANDMASUSAN13
    This looks great - 4/6/18
  • MSTINA0519
    Totally love Asparagus and Mushrooms. - 8/23/17