Microwave Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Microwave Asparagus Salad Recipe

Ingredients

24 medium stalks asparagus

4 cups Italian-style salad greens with radicchio

4 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts

6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

Freshly ground pepper

to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Trim peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat two or three deep in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes depending on wattage.

Step 2

Whisk together dressing ingredients pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.

Step 3

Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.

Step 4

Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing and top with hazelnuts.

Nutritional Information

Microwave Asparagus Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 155.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 16%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 2238.9IU 45%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 18.7mg 31%

Folate: 124.2mcg 31%

Calcium: 70.6mg 7%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 40.2mg 14%

Potassium: 456.6mg 13%

Sodium: 128.7mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 103.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.