ASPARAGUS, APPLE AND CHICKEN SALAD

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This cool, colorful salad is a palate-pleaser. Apples and asparagus seem an unlikely match, but they form a terrific trio with chicken. I make this salad quite often while asparagus is in season. - Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup diced apple
2 cups torn mixed greens

Steps:

Place asparagus in a small saucepan and cover with 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and cool., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken, apple and asparagus; toss to coat. Serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.