Asian Asparagus Salad
This salad is perfectly suited for a dinner party! The ginger sesame dressing can be used as a marinade for chicken or beef, and even as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi. Feel free to substitute cashews if there is a peanut allergy in the group.
Ingredients
- 2½ cup (200 g) green beans
- 2 cups (110 g) asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup (150 g) broad beans
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon roasted peanuts
- 1 bunch (5 g) stemmed and chopped cilantro
Directions
- Steam asparagus, green beans, and broad beans together for 6 minutes, or until tender.
- While vegetables are steaming, Heat the sesame oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat, add the ginger, garlic and sesame seeds and toast until fragrant. 2 to 3 minutes.
- Allow the toasted mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to the container and add soy sauce and peanuts.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Toss steamed vegetables with dressing and chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 2½ cup (200 g) green beans
- 2 cups (110 g) asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup (150 g) broad beans
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon roasted peanuts
- 1 bunch (5 g) stemmed and chopped cilantro
Directions
- Steam asparagus, green beans, and broad beans together for 6 minutes, or until tender.
- While vegetables are steaming, Heat the sesame oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat, add the ginger, garlic and sesame seeds and toast until fragrant. 2 to 3 minutes..
- Allow the toasted mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to the blending cup and add soy sauce and peanuts. Secure the blade base.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Toss steamed vegetables with dressing and chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 2½ cup (200 g) green beans
- 2 cups (110 g) asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup (150 g) broad beans
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon roasted peanuts
- 1 bunch (5 g) stemmed and chopped cilantro
Directions
- Steam asparagus, green beans, and broad beans together for 6 minutes, or until tender.
- While vegetables are steaming, Heat the sesame oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat, add the ginger, garlic and sesame seeds and toast until fragrant. 2 to 3 minutes.
- Allow the toasted mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to the blending bowl and add soy sauce and peanuts. Secure the blade base.
- Select Variable 1, start the machine, and slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Toss steamed vegetables with dressing and chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.