Asian Asparagus and Radish Salad

• asparagus↗1 lb

  trimmed

• white vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• reduced sodium soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• canola oil↗2 teaspoons
• sesame oil↗1 teaspoon
• fresh ginger1⁄2 teaspoon

  grated

• asian red chili sauce↗2 -3 dashes

  (such as sriracha)

• radish↗1 bunch

  trimmed and cut into wedges

• scallions2 tablespoons

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.

2. 2

   Cut off the tips of the asparagus, then thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks on the diagonal. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.

3. 3

   Combine vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and chile sauce (if using) in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine.

5. 5

   Serve warm or room temperature.