Asparagus Salad with Lemon Soy Vinaigrette

Asparagus Salad with Lemon Soy Vinaigrette RECIPE

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Asparagus Salad with Lemon Soy Vinaigrette calories by ingredient


Introduction

Good side dish and an easy way to get in a serving of veggies. Good side dish and an easy way to get in a serving of veggies.
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

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! The vinegrette is good poured over hot asparagus spears as well. - 8/12/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Mmmmm....loved it. - 9/21/09