*ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

By stepjo7269

Taste of Home Simple & Delicious
By: Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• ●Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• ●Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
• ●In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well.
• ●Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish.
• ●Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

62 calories/3/4 cup serving

Note: The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later.