Asparagus With Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus With Ginger Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed

Submitted by Abby Girl

"This wonderful vinaigrette can be made up ahead of time and served either hot or cold. Another recipe from the Cooking Light archives."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

Vinaigrette
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sea salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon honey
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
Asparagus
2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed

directions

Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Combine vinegar mixture and asparagus; toss well.
To serve: Cut the aspargus up into lengths and cook until tender crisp. Drain. Add the vinaigrette and chill. Serve either chilled or at room temperature ~or~ roast the asparagus in a little olive oil for 10 minutes in a 450 oven. Add the vinaigrette after 8 minutes cooking. Shake the tray and cook for another 2 minutes.