Asian Asparagus Salad with Pecans

Marinated asparagus is served cold with crunchy pecans and green onions.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 109 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.

Step 2

In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.