chilled asparagus with sasame vinaigrette light

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Chilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette Light

 

Recipe By :Variation tested by Hanneman 2000

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Restaurants Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pounds fresh asparagus -- (16 spears)

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil -- or more, see tip

4 teaspoons rice vinegar

4 teaspoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar or honey

salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

 

Trim asparagus and peel any tough fibers from stock. Steam or blanch asparagus

in boiling water until crisp-tender. Drain and immerse in ice water to chill.

Drain; pat dry with paper towel and place in serving dish.

 

MIX oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sweetener in small bowl; adjust seasonings with

salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus and marinate 4 to 24 hours in the

refrigerator.

 

Serve garnish with seeds.

 

TIP - To make the full fat version of the vinaigrette, use 2 1/2 tbs sesame oil.

 

Source:

" Vegetarian International Cuisine by Chefs of the Cheese Factory Restaurant,

Wisconsin Dells, WI "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 99 Calories; 5g Fat (36.3% calories from

fat); 6g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 349mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : The deep, rich flavor of the sesame dressing is an appealing contrast to

the lightness of the asparagus. Serve warm or cold, this vegetable salad makes a

wonderful appetizer. Delicious with grains such as Quinoa with fresh cilantro or

wild rice. The dressing works well with steamed fresh beans, broccoli, pea pods,

or carrots or a medley.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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