Spring Asparagus Salad
Spring Asparagus Salad pairs crisp-tender spears with a bright, sweet-tangy vinaigrette of soy, mixed vinegars, and a duet of peanut and sesame oils. Toasty sesame notes and a hint of Dijon bring depth and balance, making each bite fresh, nutty, and lively. Ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side for warm-weather gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spring Asparagus Salad, 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
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and Dijon until well combined; while whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil until emulsified.
- 2
Set the vinaigrette aside.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 4
Cook the asparagus in the boiling water until just tender but still mostly firm, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- 6
Place the asparagus in a large bowl; drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.
- 7
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Calories 102.49 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.08 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 7.69 g 3%
- Total Fat 7.7 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 246.21 mg Low Source 5%
- 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.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Spring Asparagus Salad is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Dijon Mustard, Peanut Oil, and Red Wine Vinegar. Each serving provides about 102.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spring Asparagus Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Spring Asparagus Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Dijon Mustard, Peanut Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Rice Vinegar. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spring Asparagus Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 102.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spring Asparagus Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spring Asparagus Salad healthy?
- Spring Asparagus Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 102.49 calories and 3.08 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Peanuts, Soy, Sesame and Mustard, 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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