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Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends removed
1/2 cup water
For the Dressing (see note):
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Instructions:
Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Drain asparagus and arrange in a shallow dish. Combine water, vinegar, walnuts, raisins, mustard and garlic in a food processor or high-powered blender and process until smooth. Stir in red onion and pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.
Note: For your convenience, Dr. Fuhrman makes a line of healthful salad dressings. Dr. Fuhrman's Almond Balsamic Dressing or Dr. Fuhrman's Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing (about 3/4 cup) can be substituted in this recipe.
Per Serving:
Calories 195
Protein 8 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
Sugars 18 g
Total Fat 8.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.8 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Fiber 6.2 g
Beta-Carotene 1020 ug
Vitamin C 14 mg
Calcium 81 mg
Iron 5.8 mg
Folate 129 ug
Magnesium 63 mg
Potassium 684 mg
Zinc 1.8 mg
Selenium 6.4 ug
