ASPARAGUS & PEAR SALAD

Asparagus & Pear Salad image

I look forward to the fresh asparagus my husband grows in his garden and this salad is the perfect opportunity to use it. It makes a pretty presentation served over lettuce. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 large pear, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons prepared honey Dijon salad dressing
8 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into 1/2-in. pieces and set aside., In a large bowl, combine pear and lemon juice. Add the onions, walnuts and reserved asparagus; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Arrange lettuce on four salad plates; top with asparagus mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges