Cold Asparagus Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs. asparagus (about 3 bunches)
• 3 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
• 4 tsp Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar
• 4 tsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp sugar

Directions:

1. Wash the asparagus and peel the bottom 2-3 inches of the stalks. Cut in 1 ½ -2 ½ inch lengths at an angle.
2. Steam asparagus until just tender, then run cold water over and drain. Dry thoroughly and cool for an hour.
3. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar desolves. Add the dressing to the cold asparagus and mix gently.
4. Optional: Top with 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds