ASPARAGUS & PEAR SALAD
I look forward to the fresh asparagus my husband grows in his garden and this salad is the perfect opportunity to use it. It makes a pretty presentation served over lettuce. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into 1/2-in. pieces and set aside., 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. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Saa Ru
saa_ru@hotmail.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Gold Chinda
g.chinda@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. The asparagus is crisp and tender, the pears are sweet and juicy, and the goat cheese adds a nice tanginess. The dressing is also very good.
Karma Elhelw
kelhelw@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Afaque Laghari
afaque-l@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Dukele Dido
dd41@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Trevahn dallman
dallman_trevahn@yahoo.comI made this salad for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It's a great salad for a special occasion.
Topo Mbunjelwa
topo52@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still very good.
Jvion Kelley
kj@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Deborah Smith
smith_d47@yahoo.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the pears added a nice sweetness. The goat cheese added a bit of tanginess that balanced out the sweet
Abdullah Nabi
nabi@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. The asparagus is crisp and tender, the pears are sweet and juicy, and the goat cheese adds a nice tanginess. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Apna Time Ayega
a-a84@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Bahram Soomro
soomrobahram@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also great for potlucks. I always get compliments on it.
Justin Morton
mortonj6@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The asparagus and pears are a great combination, and the goat cheese adds a nice touch of creaminess. I love that I can make this salad ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Zukiswa Ntengento
z-ntengento@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this salad a try. I'm glad I did! The asparagus was surprisingly delicious, and the pears and goat cheese really complemented it. The dressing was also very good. I will definitely be making this
edgar gutierrez ramirez
e_r63@hotmail.comI made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the pears added a nice sweetness. The goat cheese added a bit of tanginess that balanced out the swe
Biki Magar
bm94@yahoo.comThis asparagus pear salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of fresh asparagus, sweet pears, and tangy goat cheese. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the salad is easy to assemble. I highly recommend it!