Asparagus and Pear Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living magazine

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 large pear, sliced
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp. prepared honey Dijon salad dressing
  • 8 romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.

  2. 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. Sere immediately.

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