Saturday, January 10, 2015

Mandarin and Asparagus Green Salad (This one is my favorite)

Asparagus has vitamin K and folate. Folate is important in brain and nervous system function. There is 3g fiber per 1 cup.
Mandarine oranges are a traditional symbol of abundance and good fortune in the Chinese New Year.
Spinach has vitamin A and K. It is great for bone health and was originated in ancient Persia (Iran). 1 gram of protein per cup.
One honeybee makes 1/12 teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.

Dressing:
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Salad:
1 pound of asparagus
2 cups of mandarin oranges or strawberries
4 cups of baby spinach
¼ red onion

1.      In small jar mix ingredients for dressing
2.      Trim asparagus and cut in 1 inch pieces. Use culinary basket and 3 quart to cook asparagus. After click wait 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
3.      Combine with mandarin and place over spinach.

4.      Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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