Ingredients

  • 8 fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 Boston lettuce leaves
  • 1 (8 1/4-ounce) can sliced beets, drained
  • 1/4 cup seasoned croutons
  • 1 Tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

Method

  • 1) Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if if desired. Arrange asparagus in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Place asparagus in freezer 10 to 15 minutes or until chilled.
  • 2) Combine 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon water and next 4 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously to combine.
  • 3) Place 1 lettuce leaf on each salad plate. Arrange chilled asparagus and beets over lettuce. Spoon 2 Tablespoons vinegar mixture over each salad; top evenly with croutons and blue cheese.