Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette

Juliebean_1027
Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
edited September 19 in Recipes
Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette

Serves: 4

This tasty side dish is an easy way to get in a serving of veggies.

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.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 90
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 5.5 g



*Courtesy of SparkPeople*

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  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette

    Serves: 4

    This tasty side dish is an easy way to get in a serving of veggies.

    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.

    NUTRITION INFO
    Calories: 90
    Fat: 4 g
    Carbohydrates: 11 g
    Protein: 5.5 g



    *Courtesy of SparkPeople*
  • :flowerforyou: Great recipe. I haven't tried it yet but I will!
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