Asian Asparagus Salad

Name: Asian Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ginger, fresh minced; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (to garnish)

Submitted by kmergirl

"I love Spring when you can find fresh asparagus. I try to find other ways of serving them. This salad was simple and yummy."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon soy sauce
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ginger, fresh minced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
¹⁄₄ teaspoon orange zest
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sesame seeds (to garnish)

directions

Chop off the tough ends of the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Remove the asparagus and allow it to cool
In a bowl whisk oils, soy sauce, ginger, orange juice, honey and orange zest.
In a large bowl, place the asparagus, drizzle the dressing over and toss well to coat
Arrange in a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.
Variation: Garnish with roughly chopped roasted peanuts for an added crunch.

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kmergirl

USA

I work in health care and love to cook. My mother is from France. I take after her, however with working long hours I like fast simple recipes Monday-Friday. On the weekend Icook those extra special dinners.

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