lemlin - rotini, asparagus, almond, sesame dressing

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Rotini, Asparagus and Almond Salad With Sesame Dressing (quick)

 

Recipe By :Main Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : New Import

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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THE DRESSING:

2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

3 tablespoons chinese rice vinegar

or red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil

liberal seasoning of freshly ground pepper

THE SALAD:

1 pound asparagus -- see directions

1/2 pound rotini (short corkscrew pasta)

4 scallions -- thinly sliced

6 radishes -- thinly sliced

1/2 cup sliced almonds -- lightly toasted

 

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a screw-top jar and shake

vigorously. Set aside.

 

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While waiting, peel bottom of asparagus

stalks, then cut spears diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Drop in the asparagus

and let return to a boil. Cook until the asparagus is tender yet still slightly

crunchy, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and immerse in cold water

to stop further cooking. Drain, pat dry, then place the asparagus in a large

bowl.

 

3. Stir the rotini into the boiling water and cook until tender yet still a

little chewy, about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, then mix the

rotini into the asparagus. Stir in the scallions, radishes, and almonds.

 

4. Pour on the dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill

up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 522 Calories; 29g Fat (49.3% calories

from fat); 14g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

515mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 5 1/2

Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : This light and flavorful salad is perfect for a summer day when you want

to avoid heavy foods.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 4735 0 0 0 4267 1091 0 0 4785 0 0 0

 

 

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