Radish Asparagus Salad

  Salads

Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad. My family loves it!

Radish Asparagus Salad

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 7 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • 2. Transfer to a large bowl; add radishes and sesame seeds. Place dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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