Asparagus With Ginger Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 6

This wonderful vinaigrette can be made up ahead of time and served either hot or cold. Another recipe from the Cooking Light archives.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon shallot, minced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 lbs asparagus, tough ends removed

Directions:

1. Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Combine vinegar mixture and asparagus; toss well.
2. To serve: Cut the aspargus up into lengths and cook until tender crisp. Drain. Add the vinaigrette and chill. Serve either chilled or at room temperature ~or~ roast the asparagus in a little olive oil for 10 minutes in a 450 oven. Add the vinaigrette after 8 minutes cooking. Shake the tray and cook for another 2 minutes.

By RecipeOfHealth.com