Asparagus Salad
Light & Tasty
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.
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
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:
Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-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.
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.

Nutrition Facts
One serving:
Calories:
93
Fat:
3 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Sodium:
27 mg
Carbohydrate:
15 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
3 g
Diabetic Exchange:
1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.