Asparagus Salad with Ginger
Carolyn Meyer, thanks to Tacy and Marty
Yield: 4 servings

1 lb. asparagus, tough ends removed
6 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. honey
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
½ tsp. cayenne pepper (or a little less)

Slice asparagus into matchsticks by cutting each stalk into 3" lengths, then slivering the lengths into thin strips with a sharp paring knife. Steam asparagus 3 - 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Combine all the other ingedients for a dressing. Toss with warm asparagus. Let marinate 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Good served with pickled ginger.
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