CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD

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My sister served this salad one night when we were dinner guests. It's very easy to prepare, and the cool tangy change from eating asparagus as a hot side dish makes one sit up and take notice. My brother-in-law gets credit for creating the unique delicious salad. -Kathy Willis, Pryor, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place asparagus in a skillet; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled., To serve, drizzle asparagus with salad dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.