Balsamic Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 42.0
  • Total Fat: 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.4 mg
  • Sodium: 109.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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Introduction

This cool tangy salad is perfect for a picnic. This cool tangy salad is perfect for a picnic.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 1/2 lb asparagus (about 40 spears)
    1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 10, cut in 1/2)
    1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    2 tsp orange juice
    1 tsp minced garlic
    2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
    1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
    1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Directions

Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.

Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAYCEE77.

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    I can't wait to try this one, it looks so good. - 5/16/08