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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A tangy, homemade dressing nearly steals the show from crisp-tender asparagus in Tammy Allison's nutritious salad. It's a lovely display at dinner parties that isn't a lot of work, she writes from Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed |
2 tablespoons water |
4 cups spring mix salad greens |
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
2 tablespoons pineapple preserves |
2 tablespoons apricot preserves |
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted |
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot |
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2. Place salad greens on a serving platter; top with asparagus. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, orange juice, preserves, sesame seeds and ginger. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
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