Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans
Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans features crisp-tender spears tossed in a bright rice-vinegar and soy dressing with a hint of sweetness. Chopped green onions add freshness while crunchy pecans bring a nutty finish. Serve chilled as a refreshing side for lunch or dinner, especially alongside grilled meats or seafood.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, then cook the asparagus until tender but still crisp.
- 2
Drain, then briefly submerge the asparagus in cold water.
- 3
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Seal the asparagus in the bag.
- 5
Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 6
Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
- Calories 149.32 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.56 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 13.25 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.31 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 421.68 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.61 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 290.89 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 43.09 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Asian Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Chopped Pecans, Green Onion, and Rice Vinegar. Each serving provides about 149.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Chopped Pecans, Green Onion, Rice Vinegar, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans healthy?
- Asian-Style Asparagus Salad with Toasted Pecans has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 149.32 calories and 4.56 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 421.68 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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