Shaved Asparagus Salad With Ginger and Sesame
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1tablespoon grated ginger
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- 1tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
- 2teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1½pounds fat asparagus
- Salt and pepper
- ½cup slivered scallions
- Squeeze of lime juice, to taste
- Mint leaves, for garnish
- Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
- 1tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1tablespoon black sesame seeds
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
67 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 320 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 2
Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
- Step 3
Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin — about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
- Step 4
Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
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Comments
"Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin — about the width of a thinly sliced onion)."
How about an actual measurement? 1/4"? Thank you.
Easy and delicious. I skipped the peeling & it was fine - the way the asparagus are sliced the peel isn't noticeable.
Loved this. Mixed in some cooked soba noodles and served a poached egg on top for a great lunch.
I always use a vegetable peeler whenever making an asparagus salad- it’s fast, there’s no need to peel it,and the ribbons soak up the dressing beautifully…..
2/13/23 - A big hit; three of us ate it all. Only had thin asparagus, didn't peel. Didn't have mint and by mistake used white rather than black sesame seeds. Next time, mix the salad a bit before eating so asparagus can marinate more. Served with Green Curry Salmon With Coconut Rice.
For two: Doubled the dressing, but added half the brown sugar and twice the ginger. Sautéed the pressed garlic in a little olive oil before adding. Added dash of cayenne, and a little more sesame oil. Cut the asparagus long ways, then chopped into 1/2 inch pieces. Ribboned 1/2 large cucumber, chopped and added. Used a large handful each of mint and cilantro, chopped. Add two packages of hot cooked ramen over the veggies, then sliced chicken. Soy sauce and pepper flakes too
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