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| Asparagus Salad |
If you enjoy combining fresh, healthy vegetables with creamy feta cheese and other flavorful ingredients, you will love the following asparagus salad recipe. Proving that fusion dishes are always exciting, the following recipe combines asparagus with Greek cheese and oriental flavors like sesame oil and rice vinegar, for a piquant, fresh and totally mouthwatering result.
The feta cheese goes especially well with the asparagus, because the cheese is so creamy and tangy and the asparagus contrasts well. The dressing is a combination of sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and olive oil, giving it a piquant yet sweet flavor. This is quite a simple salad dressing recipe and it gives a special touch to the salad. Toss the ingredients with the dressing and let it marinate for an hour, so the flavors can blend well.
Green asparagus is the best type of asparagus to use in this recipe, and you might want to go for thin spears because they cook faster and look more delicate in the finished dish. You can either boil or steam the asparagus in this recipe. Both cooking methods yield good results. When it is done, rinse it under cold running water and let it cool down. Using the asparagus while it is still hot will melt the feta cubes a little and they will not look so good that way.
Easy Feta and Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 oz diced feta cheese
- 3⁄4 lb asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 diced green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 4 lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
Steam or boil the asparagus until it is crisp-tender. Whisk the sugar with the rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, and salt. Add the asparagus, tomato, feta, cilantro, and green onion, tossing well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for an hour, then serve with lime wedges.
(Serves 4)