Recipes Microwave Asparagus Salad 4.2 (14) 12 Reviews 1 Photo Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper Updated on October 7, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 24 medium stalks asparagus 4 cups Italian-style salad greens with radicchio 4 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts Dressing: 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage. Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool. Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears. Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts. Tips Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 156 Calories 12g Fat 12g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 156 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Sodium 129mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 6g Protein 4g Vitamin C 19mg 94% Calcium 71mg 5% Iron 3mg 19% Potassium 457mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved