Asparagus-Apple Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

cooking light

Ingredients:

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. Makes 8-1 cup servings.