FuzzyDolly
03-19-2003, 10:46 AM
Asparagus & Lentil Salad with Tomato-Lemon Dressing
Serves 6
1 cup lentils
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" lengths (5 cups)
1 can (5.5 oz) spicy tomato-vegetable juice
3 TB fresh lemon juice
2 TB organic extra virgin olive oil
1 TB organic Dijon mustard
1 TB prepared wasabi paste
3/4 tsp salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large red onion, diced
8 cups shredded spinach
Prep Time: 25 minutes
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook lentils 15 minutes. Add asparagus to pot and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus are crisp-tender and lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together tomato-vegetable juice, lemon juice, oil, mustard, wasabi paste, and salt. Add lentil mixture, toss well. Cool to room temperature, add tomatoes, onion, and spinach and toss again.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 217 calories, 5.6g total fat, 0.8g saturated fat, 3.5g monounsaturated fat, 0.8g polyunsaturated fat, 15g dietary fiber, 14g protein, 32g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium
Serves 6
1 cup lentils
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" lengths (5 cups)
1 can (5.5 oz) spicy tomato-vegetable juice
3 TB fresh lemon juice
2 TB organic extra virgin olive oil
1 TB organic Dijon mustard
1 TB prepared wasabi paste
3/4 tsp salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large red onion, diced
8 cups shredded spinach
Prep Time: 25 minutes
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook lentils 15 minutes. Add asparagus to pot and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus are crisp-tender and lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together tomato-vegetable juice, lemon juice, oil, mustard, wasabi paste, and salt. Add lentil mixture, toss well. Cool to room temperature, add tomatoes, onion, and spinach and toss again.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 217 calories, 5.6g total fat, 0.8g saturated fat, 3.5g monounsaturated fat, 0.8g polyunsaturated fat, 15g dietary fiber, 14g protein, 32g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium