Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1              pound  fresh asparagus
  3               cups  torn iceberg lettuce
  1 1/2           cups  chopped cooked chicken
     1/4           cup  slivered almonds -- toasted
     1/4           cup  chopped fresh parsley
  3        tablespoons  raisins
  1                     medium-size unpeeled red delicious apple -- cut in
  1                     /                " pieces
                        lettuce leaves -- (optional)
                        *creamy blue cheese dressing*
     3/4           cup  sour cream
     1/4           cup  crumbled blue cheese
  1         tablespoon  lemon juice
     1/4      teaspoon  garlic powder
                        freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeled, if desired. Arrange asparagus in a vegetable steamer over boiling water; cover and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp tender. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Combine asparagus, torn lettuce, and next 5 ingredients; toss gently. Spoon mixture into a lettuce-lined bowl, if desired. Serve with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing. Garnish, if desired. Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Makes 1 cup.

Nutritional Information:

225 Calories (kcal); 17g Total Fat; (61% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 147mg Sodium