ASPARAGUS-APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Asparagus-Apple Salad With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Provided by Teri8551

Categories Apple

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups diagonally cut asparagus (2-inch)
4 cups butter lettuce, torn (I use field greens)
2 cups gala apples, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine first 9 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
Cook asparagus in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain. Combine the asparagus, lettuce, and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 154.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 2.5