ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND APPLE SALAD

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Interesting combination of ingredients makes for a tasty salad.

Provided by bunchofms

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup honey
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound mixed salad greens
1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced thin
¼ pound shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange asparagus pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the asparagus; toss gently to coat and spread into a single layer.
  • Roast asparagus in preheated oven until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Combine honey, white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic in a jar; seal tightly and shake vigorously to blend into a salad dressing.
  • Arrange salad greens onto a large platter; top with apple slices, shredded white Cheddar cheese, and cooled asparagus.
  • Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad greens and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 106.2 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

George Allen
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Overall, this salad is a good option for a light and healthy meal. It's easy to make and the flavors are well-balanced.


Usman Mubarak
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I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe. I would recommend using a more common type of apple.


Fatima Dahiru
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to the dressing.


Brigitte Gallagher
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I found the dressing to be a bit too heavy. I would recommend using less oil or vinegar.


sajjad aly
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a less sweet apple, or adding some arugula or spinach to balance out the sweetness.


Ashla Jesus
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I love the idea of using apples in a salad. This recipe is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Malik Roshan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted asparagus. I added some crumbled bacon and blue cheese to mine and it was amazing!


Lazarus Chinemerem
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The apples and walnuts helped to balance out the bitterness of the asparagus.


Abubakar Musa
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Good flavors here, and the salad is easy to make. I used a lemon vinaigrette instead of the honey mustard dressing and it was delicious.


Eliebadra Eliebadra
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The roasted asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the apples added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Qureshi Gamers
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Sushila Mukhiya
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This roasted asparagus and apple salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter asparagus, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I also love the addition of goat cheese, which ad