Spring Salad with Asparagus and Radishes
Whether they are thick or thin, use asparagus stalks of approximately the same size so that they cook evenly.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 58
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 1.9g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 3.9g
- Carbohydrate: 7.6g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
- Sodium: 348mg
- Calcium: 81mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup (1-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus (about 6 ounces)
- 3 cups gourmet salad greens
- 3 thinly sliced radishes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free red wine vinaigrette (such as Girard's)
- 1/2 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (about 1/2 ounce) finely crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
- Steam the asparagus, covered, 3 minutes or until tender. Rinse asparagus with cold water, and pat dry. Combine the asparagus, greens, and radishes in a large bowl. Combine the dressing and mustard in a small bowl, and stir well with a whisk. Add the vinaigrette and feta to salad, tossing gently to coat.
- Note: You can prepare the greens, asparagus, and radishes up to an hour ahead. Combine them in a large bowl; cover with a paper towel and chill.
Spring Salad with Asparagus and Radishes Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- OCCASION: Valentine's Day
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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