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Balsamic Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad

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Ingredients

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Tomato
Asparagus
Difficulty
Very Easy
Course/Dish
Composed
Salads
Serves
4

Serves - 4

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, (about 40 spears)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, about 10, cut in half
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp orange juice
1 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Methods/steps

Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.

Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information per serving:
42 Calories; 1g Fat (17.9% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 114mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.

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