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5* Asparagus-Apple Salad w/ Blue Cheese

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5* Asparagus-Apple Salad w/ Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Cooking Light - May 2007 - Kathleen Kanen and Becky Luigart-Stayner,
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Featuring the contrasting elements of apples (a Kentucky crop), asparagus, and blue cheese, this salad rounds out a Famous Horserace Day menu.

1/4 cup (1 ounce) 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 freshly ground black pepper

2 cups (2-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
4 cups torn butter lettuce
2 cups thinly sliced Gala apple

Preparation:
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.

1-cup serving equals: Calories 58 (Calories from fat 29 %); Fat 1.9 g; Protein 2.1 g; Carbohydrate 9.6 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 3 mg; Sodium 159 mg