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Asparagus with Walnuts and Vinaigrette
Photo: Stephanie Studer

Asparagus with Walnuts and Vinaigrette

14 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

284
Calories
6g
Protein
17g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar Substitute 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Salad not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/4 small onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 packet sugar substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups spring salad mix (mesclun)
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, or almonds
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Directions

1

1. Steam asparagus until crisp-tender. Drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

2

2. Combine shallot, vinegar, mustard and sugar substitute, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.

3

3. Divide lettuce on 4 plates; arrange asparagus on top and drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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