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Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette is for Salad.

Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette takes 5 minutes to cook.

Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette are:

1 pound green and white asparagus, trimmed and cut into (2-inch) pieces
2 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
2 Tbsp. minced shallots
2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, divided
1 (5-ounce) package mixed salad greens

Here is how you make Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette:

1. Cook asparagus and 2 tsp. salt in boiling water 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse asparagus under cold water; drain. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, shallots, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.3. Combine asparagus and greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.COOKING LIGHT APRIL 2010Serving Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MCKIBBEN1.

The nutritional information for Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 70.1

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 3.1 mg
• Sodium: 53.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 2.8 g