Asparagus Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe

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Asparagus Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a plate to cool, then break the walnuts in half lengthwise.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the fennel seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant and golden, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, then finely chop.
  3. Pour 1/2 inch of water into a large pot fitted with a large steamer basket and bring to a boil. Discard the tough ends from the asparagus and add the spears to the steamer; cover and steam over high heat until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to paper towels and pat dry. Let the asparagus cool to room temperature, then cut on the diagonal into 2-inch lengths.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar, scallion, tarragon, mint and chopped fennel seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the asparagus and walnuts to the bowl and toss with a rubber spatula. Add the goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to plates and serve.
  6. Wine Recommendation: To blend with the asparagus and complement the tangy goat cheese, go for a racy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, such as the 2002 Villa Maria Private Bin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 324.17 Kcal (1357 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.86g 43%
Cholesterol 19.85mg 7%
Sodium 70.73mg 3%
Potassium 450.82mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.09g 3%
Sugars 3.67g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.81g 19%
Protein 13.6g 27%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 18.9mg 105%
Calcium 230.3mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.64 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.29g 43%
Cholesterol 9.47mg 7%
Sodium 33.74mg 3%
Potassium 215.06mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.34g 3%
Sugars 1.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 19%
Protein 6.49g 27%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 9mg 105%
Calcium 109.9mg 23%

* 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

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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