Berry Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
20 min 0 min 4
Berry Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing
Health Highlights

Ingredients


2 cup Asparagus
4 cup Arugula
1 cup Radish (Sliced thinly)
1 cup slices Strawberries
1/4 cup Tahini
1 whole lemon(s) Lemon juice
2 tbsp Water, filtered

Instructions


  1. Trim woody ends off asparagus and cut spears in half.
  2. Fill a steamer pot with water and bring to boil. 
  3. Place asparagus in the steaming basket and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender (the thicker the spears, the longer they will take to cook). 
  4. Remove steamer from the stove and run asparagus under cold water until cooled.
  5. Fill the bottom of the salad bowl with arugula (or mixed greens). 
  6. Top with sliced radishes, strawberries, and asparagus.
  7. In a small jar, combine the tahini, lemon juice, and water. Shake well to combine. Add more water to thin if necessary.
  8. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over top of the salad.


Notes:

Nutrition Highlights

  • Asparagus is a great source of fiber, which helps support digestion. It's also a good source of antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 127
Calories from fat 70
Calories from saturated fat 9.9
Total Fat 7.8 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 23.0 mg
Potassium 419 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.3 g
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g
Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 4.9 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.6
Meat Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 2.4

Energy sources


Pygal30%450.324685834675142.5166591930900255%342.3708956061081274.2723974818069315%338.9754377423803117.4303681098673530%55%15%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

Appetizer
Salad
Side




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