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Asparagus Chef Salad

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

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 151
Sodium: 347 mg
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Fat: 5 g
Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat; 1 Fat

Serving Size

4

From Comment
Diabetic Connect Member Avera
Avera
August 27, 2009 4:59 AM

I like everything in this salad. In fact, if I go to the store for the asparagus, I can make it tomorrow.