Contest Winning Recipe

Asparagus, Apple and Chicken Salad

This cool, colorful salad is a palate-pleaser. Apples and asparagus seem an unlikely match, but they form a terrific trio with chicken. I make this salad quite often while asparagus is in season. — Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

SERVINGS

3

CATEGORY

Salads

PREP

25 min.

TOTAL

25 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced red apple
  • 2 cups torn mixed greens

DIRECTIONS

Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3/4 minutes; drain and cool.
    In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients. Stir in the chicken, apple and asparagus; toss. Serve over greens. Yield: 3 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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