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My review
Microwave Asparagus Salad
USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
"Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing."
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Ingredients
servings 156 calsOriginal recipe yields 4 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- 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.
Footnotes
- Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 156 calories; 11.5 g fat; 11.6 g carbohydrates; 4.3 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 129 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
5/19/2006
I love the simplicity of microwaving the asparagus. I microwaved the asparagus (snapped into thirds) and a little bit of diced red onion. I made the dressing as directed. I loved it. The only...
Most helpful critical review
5/4/2006
This was good but nothing amazing. I marinated the asparagus in 1/2 the dressing and then used the other 1/2 on the salad. I also added tomato, cucumber, and boiled eggs. I used almonds inste...
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5/19/2006
I love the simplicity of microwaving the asparagus. I microwaved the asparagus (snapped into thirds) and a little bit of diced red onion. I made the dressing as directed. I loved it. The only...
4/17/2011
Steamed the asparagus, toasted the hazelnuts, added a splash of honey to dressing and let it all marinade together overnight. Yum! I have to agree that the asparagus tastes better alone than wit...
10/11/2005
a nice quick salad although I too added a little sweetness to the dressing (and halfed it)- I added orange honey which complimented the juice. I also steamed the asparagus instead of microwaving...
5/15/2005
I halved the dressing recipe, which was more than enough for 1 bunch of asparagus. Also, I added a little bit of sugar - otherwise it was WONDERFUL. I will make it again.
12/16/2006
I have served this at several dinner parties now. It is so easy and absolutely delicious. People like the dressing so much they dip meat in it after the greens are gone!
8/25/2011
It is nice to know that I can cook asparagus in the microwave. I didn't serve this over greens, just served the marinated asparagus as a side dish. Next time I'll cut the dressing/marinade in ...
6/6/2008
had to use up some asparagus fast.Followed directions,adding a little minced garlic to marinade,used olive oil.I have never been able to cook asparsgus in micro.THANKS FOR THE TIP.This is just d...
5/4/2006
This was good but nothing amazing. I marinated the asparagus in 1/2 the dressing and then used the other 1/2 on the salad. I also added tomato, cucumber, and boiled eggs. I used almonds inste...