This is a delicious salad that can also be served as a vegetable dish. The asparagus add a nice fresh taste to this and just a little crunch. I sometimes cook my own candied walnuts, and they come out excellent! But I usually buy the candied walnuts I add to this salad...it makes the preparation process a lot easier.
You can also make this a green bean salad, if you like. However, every time I make this, I lean towards the Asparagus.
4 SERVINGS
- 1 pound asparagus or green beans, trimmed and cut into 1½" pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
1. Pour 2" of water into a large saucepan and bring it to boil over high heat. Add these ingredients and cook them until the asparagus is tender crisp (1-2 minutes).
2. Drain the asparagus or green beans, rinse them well with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place them in a large bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve.
- 1/4 cup jarred Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
3. For the dressing, mix the above together in a small bowl.
4. Just before serving, pour the dressing in the bowl with the asparagus or green beans and stir to coat evenly, and place on a serving plate.
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1/4 rounded cups chopped glazed walnuts (store-bought or cooked in butter, salt, and brown sugar)
5. Top the salad with the oranges and sprinkle with the nuts.
This is a beautiful and delicious salad that can accompany any type of meal. I am sure you will enjoy it.
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