Mandarin Vegetable Medly
Description:
"This crisp refreshing salad is loaded with good-for-you ingredients
and coated with a light honey-lemon dressing."
NOTES : You will have to count points for the honey.
Serving Size : 8
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound fresh asparagus -- trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
1 can fat-free chicken broth
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 can whole baby corn -- rinsed and drained
1 can mandarin oranges -- drained
1 can sliced waterchestnuts -- drained
2 ribs celery -- thinly sliced
1/2 cup red onion -- finely chopped
1 green onion -- thinly sliced
Dressing:
5 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large skillet, bring asparagus and broth to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 min or till crisp-tender.
Drain; immediately place the asparagus in ice water.
Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine the peas, corn, oranges, water chestnuts, celery, onions and asparagus.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, pepper and salt.
Pour over vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serving Ideas : Serve with grilled turkey or chicken.
