Asian Asparagus and Radish Salad

Name: Asian Asparagus and Radish Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 -3 dashes asian red chili sauce (such as sriracha); 1 bunch radish, trimmed and cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

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Recipe by jenne

This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette; pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles. Sounds yummy to me. . .found in Eating Well and placed here for safe keeing. They say this vegetarian salad is low calorie, low fat, low sodium and heart healthy.

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4-6

YIELD: 4 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb asparagus, trimmed
2

tablespoons white vinegar
1

tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2

teaspoons canola oil
1

teaspoon sesame oil
¹⁄₂

teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 -3

dashes asian red chili sauce (such as sriracha)
1

bunch radish, trimmed and cut into wedges
2

tablespoons finely chopped scallions

DIRECTIONS

Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
Cut off the tips of the asparagus, then thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks on the diagonal. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
Combine vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and chile sauce (if using) in a large bowl.
Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine.
Serve warm or room temperature.

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