Sesame Asparagus Salad Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:Asian
Cook Time:6 Minutes
Phase:Phase 1
Difficulty:Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 2lbAsparagus
- 2tbspTamari Soybean Sauce
- 1tbspSodium and Sugar Free Rice Vinegar
- 2tspSesame Oil
- 1tspNo Calorie Sweetener
- 2tbspDried Whole Sesame Seeds
DIRECTIONS
This recipe is acceptable for all phases of the diet except the first 2 weeks of Induction due to the sesame seeds.- Place asparagus in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water. Simmer 6-8 minutes until just tender. Do not overcook (stalks should not droop when picked up). Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar substitute and sesame seeds. Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Chill 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
Cooking Tip
Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.