Asparagus Mushroom Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 20 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Fresh Asparagus- 1 pound, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, or Frozen Asparagus- two 10-ounce packages
 Carrot1 Medium, thinly sliced
 Soy sauce2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Sesame oil1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Mushrooms or Bean Sprouts- 1 cup, sliced
 Prosciutto or Fully Cooked Ham- 1/4 cup, diced

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of water.
2) Place asparagus and carrot, and allow the water to boil.
3) Put the lid and cook for 3 minutes.
4) Pour of the water and rinse in cold water.

MAKING
5) In a bowl mix together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and pepper.
6) In another bowl, place together asparagus, carrot and mushrooms or bean sprouts.
7) Gently stream the vinegar mixture over the vegetables.
8) Toss until well mixed.
9) Refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours.
10) Strain the vegetables and place in a serving bowl.
11) Mix in the prosciutto or ham and toss to mix.

SERVING
12) Serve cold garnished with black olives and pimiento if desired.
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