This is such a pretty spring salad and takes advantage of both fresh spinach and fresh asparagus! 

Preparation Time:  20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

What You Need

• 2 lbs. broccoli
• 2 lbs. fresh asparagus cut into pieces
• 2 lbs. fresh spinach
• 2 tblsp. pineapple juice concentrate
• 2 tblsp. fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp. dark sesame oil
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 2 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
• 2 cup fresh sliced strawberries

 

How to Prepare

Steam broccoli and asparagus.  Cool to room temperature.  For the dressing, mix together pineapple juice concentrate, lemon juice, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl and whisk until blended.  Toss broccoli, asparagus, and spinach.  Pour dressing over vegetables.  Garnish with orange and strawberry segments.

May be served either at room temperature or chilled.

Enjoy!!