Oriental Asparagus Salad

Chinese Salad Recipes

1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 Tbsp. vinegar 1.5 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cumin

In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving. Serves 4. Enjoy! -Diana

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Thursday October 13th, 2005