Asparagus Green Onion Cucumber And Herb Salad Recipe

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Asparagus Green Onion Cucumber And Herb Salad
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For dressing: -
  2. Whisk first lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
  3. Note: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
  4. For salad: -
  5. Fill large bowl with lightly salted ice water; stir until salt dissolves.
  6. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. (I steamed the asparagus)
  7. Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid.
  8. Transfer asparagus to bowl of salted ice water to cool.
  9. Place green onions in another large bowl; pour hot reserved asparagus cooking liquid over onions and let stand until cool, about 30 minutes.
  10. Drain asparagus and green onions well. Transfer onions to clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry.
  11. Note: Asparagus and onions can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap separately in several layers of paper towels, then enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.
  12. Combine green onions, cucumbers, and herbs in mixing bowl.
  13. Add dressing; toss to coat.
  14. Season with salt and pepper.
  15. Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon cucumber mixture over and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 256.56 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.81g 29%
Sodium 358.88mg 15%
Potassium 351.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 17.7g 6%
Sugars 4.63g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.23g 25%
Protein 6.51g 13%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 13mg 72%
Calcium 76.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.62 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.16g 29%
Sodium 136.55mg 15%
Potassium 133.83mg 7%
Total Carbs 6.74g 6%
Sugars 1.76g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 25%
Protein 2.48g 13%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 25%
Iron 5mg 72%
Calcium 29.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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