Blue Cheese with Asparagus Salad

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 20, 2011

2 pounds asparagus
1 can mandarin oranges, drained – save juice
1 tablespoon mandarin orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup blue cheese
Salt to taste

Fill a large bowl with ice water. Set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the asparagus, and cook until crisp tender.

Drain and plunge into the ice bath for 1 minute.

Drain and set aside.

Whisk together the orange juice and olive oil.

Toss the asparagus, blue cheese, and oranges together.

Drizzle over the dressing.

Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Green Bean and Cucumber Salad

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 6, 2011

A good friend gave me this recipe. It is very Weight Watcher friendly – only 1 PointsPlus points

2 cups cooked chopped green beans, about 11 ounces
1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber, about 1 medium
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, about 1/2 medium
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh hot green chili pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until chilled.

6 servings