Roasted Asparagus Salad

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Variations

This recipe has six servings, but at less than 50 calories per serving you could easily

double up without any guilt! Use different kinds of vinegar to change up the flavors.

Variation: While grilling, baste the asparagus with balsamic vinager. The vineger will reduce on the veggies for a great flavor.

For a lovely citrus twist, mix a pinch or two of lemon zest (preferably Meyer lemon), a touch of lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar to the vinegar before tossing with asparagus.

This recipe serves: 6

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Cooking time : 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare the asparagus by cutting off the last inch or so of the woody stalk.
3. Place the asparagus stalks on a baking sheet. Brush them with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, until the stalks begin to get tender on the outside. (Thin asparagus spears will take less time than thick spears.)
5. Toss with the vinegar and serve.

Serving Size

about 6 spears of asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46

Total Fat 2 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Protein 3 g

Total Carbohydrate 5 g

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Sodium 151 mg

Percent Calories from Fat 42%
Percent Calories from Protein 19%

Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 39%