Asian-Style Asparagus Slaw
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This low-cal, low-salt side dish recipe is loaded with fresh veg.
Servings:
6 side-dish servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
14 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundasparagussee savings
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4 cupsvery finely shredded green cabbagesee savings
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1 cupvery finely shredded red cabbagesee savings
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1 smallcarrot, very finely shreddedsee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh parsleysee savings
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1/4 smallred onion, thinly slicedsee savings
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1 tablespoontoasted sesame oilsee savings
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2 tablespoonssweetened rice vinegarsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground white peppersee savings
Directions
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Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus; drain. Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain. Gently rinse with cool water.
2.
Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley, and onion in a large bowl. Toss gently with sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper.
3.
Divide asparagus spears among six salad plates; top with cabbage mixture. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 54, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 63%, Calcium 4%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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