Mandarin Vegetable Medley

Name: Mandarin Vegetable Medley
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups fresh snow peas; 1 (15 ounce) can whole baby corn, rinsed & drained; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Submitted by Moe Larry Cheese

"Comes from Taste of Home April/May 2005"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 (15 ounce) can whole baby corn, rinsed & drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
¹⁄₂ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
DRESSING
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

directions

In a large skillet, bring asparagus and broth to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain; immediately place the asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine the peas, corn, oranges, water chestnuts, celery, onions and asparagus.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, pepper and salt.
Pour over vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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Reviews

I have to give another 1/2 a star because Zaar doesn't allow it in it's ratings system. I liked it more than I thought it would, considering it was my first time trying asparagus.

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