Asian Asparagus and Orange Salad

Recipe from the 20/20 Lifestyles Program at the Pro Sports Club.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups diagonally-sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
• 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 tsp dark sesame oil
• 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• Napa cabbage leaves (Chinese cabbage) – optional

Preparation

1. Peel and section orange over a bowl, reserving 1 tsp juice. Set sections aside, discard membranes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add asparagus and garlic, saute 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
4. Combine soy sauce and sesame oil, pour over asparagus mixture, tossing well.
5. Cool to room temperature.
6. Stir in sesame seeds, orange sections and 1 tsp juice.
7. Serve on cabbage leaves, if desired.

Nutritional information

Makes five 1/2 cup servings, each having 46 calories, 2.2g protein and 2.1g fat.

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