Asparagus Tossed Salad Recipe

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Asparagus Tossed Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 cups torn bibb lettuce
  • orange ginger vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 4-1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; cover and boil 3 minutes longer. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry.
  2. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, carrots and asparagus. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.11 Kcal (218 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.54g 4%
Sodium 53.33mg 2%
Potassium 181.73mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.76g 2%
Sugars 4.67g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 1.38g 3%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 20.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.73 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.92g 4%
Sodium 61.13mg 2%
Potassium 208.31mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.75g 2%
Sugars 5.36g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 6%
Protein 1.58g 3%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 6%
Calcium 23mg 2%

* 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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