Microwave Asparagus Salad

Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing.

• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 24 medium stalks asparagus
• 4 cups Italian-style salad greens with radicchio
• 4 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim, peel and rinse asparagus (do not dry). Place spears flat, two or three deep, in a glass pie plate or similar dish. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap and microwave on high 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, depending on wattage.

Step 2

Whisk together dressing ingredients, pour over asparagus and marinate in refrigerator until cool.

Step 3

Divide greens onto four salad plates; top each with six asparagus spears.

Step 4

Drizzle with equal amounts of dressing, and top with hazelnuts.