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Asparagus - Chicken Salad

Course : Chicken
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

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 unpeeled red delicious apple -- cut in pieces

1 bunch 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

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation / Directions:

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

Asparagus - Chicken Salad

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