TOASTED SESAME MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD

TOASTED SESAME MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD

RECIPE TYPE

Vegetarian, Vegan, Salad

SERVES

4 to 6

Prep time: 10 min

Total time: 1 hr 13 min

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS


1 large bunch Ontario asparagus (thicker stalks preferred)

3 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp each soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and brown sugar

2 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 large clove garlic, grated

1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

2 tsp Longo’s Essentials Sesame Seeds

1 bunch large radishes, cut into matchsticks

Directions

DIRECTIONS

Holding the woody ends of asparagus, use a vegetable peeler to shave asparagus spears into thin strips (discard woody ends).


Whisk canola oil with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper; combine asparagus with dressing in a resealable bag and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.


Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in small nonstick skillet set over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, shaking pan often, until golden.


Drain asparagus, reserving marinade; arrange in small shallow serving bowl. Scatter radishes over top and drizzle with some of the marinade. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to serve.


A Dash of Advice

Recipe can be doubled easily. For a more substantial salad, reserve marinade drained from asparagus and toss asparagus with shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce, shaved carrot, thinly sliced cucumbers and reserved marinade to taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONPer serving: 170 calories

Protein 3g

Fibre 3g

Fat 15g

Sugar 6g

Carbs 9g

Sodium 360mg

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