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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Sesame Chili Lime Dressing

URL: https://thefirstmess.com/2012/05/02/asparagus-sala-chili-sesame-lime-dressing/

Ingredients

Chili Lime Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated/minced finely
  • 1 each lime, zest and juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • to taste sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salad

  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and stalks peeled into ribbons
  • small handful grated cabbage (red, green, napa, savoy, etc.)
  • 3 sprigs mint, leaves removed and finely sliced
  • 2-3 green onions, finely sliced
  • cup peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by combining ginger, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chili paste, agave nectar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar. Stir to dissolve the salt and mix well.
  2. Add sesame oil and olive oil to the dressing jar, cover, and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ribboned asparagus, cabbage, sliced mint, and green onions.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently using your hands or tongs to combine.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving plate and garnish with chopped peanuts and additional mint if desired. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2-4
Calories
250
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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