Orange and Asparagus Salad

Recipe courtesy of Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups fresh or frozen asparagus, cut up
1 (6-ounce) bag spring or European lettuce mix
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange sections, well drained
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup honey roasted cashews
1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Cooking Directions:

1. Steam or microwave asparagus until tender crisp. Drain and let cool.
2. Combine cooked asparagus, lettuce, oranges, onion and cashews.
3. Pour dressing over all. Toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board.