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Asparagus & Radish Salad

:  March/April 2009

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This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Great summer side dish. Nice dish to make ahead of time and allow the flavors to blend together. "
Asparagus & Radish Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, scant 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2-3 dashes Asian red chile sauce, such as sriracha (optional)
  • 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion

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Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. Thinly slice asparagus stalks on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 66 calories; 4 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 181 mg sodium; 359 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (43% daily value), Vitamin A & Vitamin C (25% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Steam
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
March/April 2009
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