BLUE CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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I got this recipe from the package of my Treasure Cave brand blue cheese. I'm always looking for a new way to prepare vegetables and we love asparagus!

Provided by KellyMac6

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs asparagus
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, juices reserved
1 tablespoon reserved mandarin orange juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
  • Drain the asparagus and plunge into the ice bath for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
  • Whisk together the orange juice and olive oil.
  • Toss the asparagus, blue cheese and oranges together and drizzle over the dressing.
  • Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 336, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.8

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