Asparagus and Beet Salad
Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Asparagus and Beet Salad could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 180 calories, 8g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have onion, salt, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
Cut spears diagonally into 1-inch lengths.
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan, bring about 1 inch water to a boil.
Add asparagus and cook just until tender-crisp when pierced, about 3 minutes.
Transfer asparagus with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice water. Lift out when cold.
Dry the frying pan and add cumin. Stir over low heat just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour cumin into a wide bowl and add lemon juice.
Drain beets and garbanzos, rinse with cool water, and drain again.
Add to bowl along with asparagus, onion, cilantro, and pistachios.
Mix and add salt to taste.