SESAME BEEF & ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies-especially when it comes to experimenting with fresh ingredients like these. This meaty salad is wonderful at the start of asparagus season. -Tamara Steeb, Issaquah, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 beef top round steak (1 pound)
4 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
Sesame seeds
Optional: Lettuce leaves, julienned carrot and radishes, cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain and cool. , Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and ginger; toss with beef and asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. If desired, serve over lettuce with carrot, radishes, cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

James Christian
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak or chicken.


Themba Dunywa
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Jackson wataka
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' meals.


Haval Sadun
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Onisola Deborah
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I love the crunch of the asparagus in this salad.


AS official
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Attu Hman
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Roshan Gadal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Joy Ram
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it's so delicious.


Athula Sanvirathna
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm entertaining. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


kellye stanfield
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Farida abdu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the sesame dressing.


Sheikh Rasel Clam
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Phyllis Krist- Prankard
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and it's so healthy.


Dev Khan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aarif Ansari
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This salad was a hit! The sesame dressing was flavorful and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. I added some grilled shrimp for extra protein and it was delicious.