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Fresh Asparagus Salad With Sesame Dressing

Fresh Asparagus Salad With Sesame Dressing prepared dish

This vibrant asparagus salad features crisp asparagus spears tossed in a savory sesame dressing, complemented by cherry tomatoes and toasted sesame seeds. It's a refreshing dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner.

This recipe is lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 5 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 5 min · Total: 20 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, sesame seeds.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes (halved)

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus pieces for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  2. Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice to create the dressing.
  4. Once the asparagus is cooled, drain it from the ice water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, halved cherry tomatoes, and toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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