Blue Cheese, Asparagus, and Mandarin Orange Salad

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on February 7, 2010

2 pounds asparagus
8 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained, juices reserved
1 tablespoon reserved mandarin orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Salt

Directions

Snap off the tough part of the asparagus.

Leave the asparagus as whole pieces.

Wash.

Microwave the asparagus with a little water for 6 minutes or until crisp tender.

Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.

Whisk together the mandarin orange juice and olive oil.

Drain the asparagus and plunge into the ice bath for 1 minute. Set aside.

Toss the asparagus, blue cheese, and mandarin oranges together.

Drizzle the mixture of mandarin orange juice and olive oil over the salad.

Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.