This light and crunchy side salad will pair great with shrimp and an angel hair pasta or any rice variety. The asparagus offers vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium – which is a trace mineral that helps insulin transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. Radishes contain Vitamin C, zinc, phosphorus, B-vitamins, and like asparagus, offer an anti-oxidant boost for health. Keep your fueling choices clean and functional, while enjoying a variety of fresh herbs and spices for flavor!
Asparagus & Radish Side Salad adapted from www.eatingwell.com
makes 4, 1 cup servings
ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, (about 1 pound), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2-3 dashes crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch radishes, trimmed and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
- Black pepper to taste
directions
- Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Thinly slice asparagus stalks on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
- Combine vinegar, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine. Serve warm or room temperature.
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Be Well ~Meg @REJOOVwithMeg
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