Chilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette

Chilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette
Chilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette
This delicate dish is also a nice first course.
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Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Asparagus Spring Summer Healthy Vegan Sesame Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Preparation Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Preparation Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.