ASPARAGUS, MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

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This is a very good spring and summer salad using your favorite salad dressing. The Recipe comes from a local TV station submitted for the Asparagus festival in Stockton, CA.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus, cut on diagonal
1/2 cup mandarin orange
2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half
1 cup carrot, peeled and julienned
1 cup celery, cut on diagonal
1/2 cup slivered almonds, roasted
salt
white pepper
12 2/3 ounces of your favorite salad dressing

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus and cut on the diagonal and blanch (add asparagus to boiling water and cook until just tender,while still maintaining bright color. Then remove, drain and IMMEDIATELY immerse into a bath of COLD water and ICE).
  • Prepare vegetables and grapes and then toss together with dressing.
  • Season to taste and top with roasted almonds.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 482.1, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 18, Protein 7.1

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