Asparagus Chef Salad

Ingredients

• * 2-1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed

• * 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

• * 2 oz. part-skim julienne Swiss cheese

• * 2 oz. lean julienne ham

• * 1 Tbsp.finely chopped onion

• * 1 orange, peeled and cubed

• Dressing:

• * 1 pkg. lemon and herb salad dressing mix

• * 2 Tbsp. water

• * 1/4 cup vinegar

• * 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1. Chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces and place in a microwavve-proof casserole dish. Add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and Microwave for 2 minutes. Drain. Measure remaining ingredients into a salad bowl. Add asparagus when completely cool.

2. 2. Prepare dressing in a shaker container and add approximately 1/3 of it to the salad. Save remaining dressing for greens and fresh vegetables.