Blue Cheese & Asparagus Salad

Found this recipe on the back of a box of blue cheese and decided to try it. It's a nice blend of flavors and really sets off the asparagus and simple to make. Love that the asparagus is not over cooked and so fresh tasting;I guessed at the size can of mandarin oranges as don't have it handy. I used a small can as didn't want it to sweet - but there's a larger one if you prefer. I did add a teaspoon of balsamic vinager to mine for a little bit of bite, but since the original recipe did not call for it I left it out. Hope you like it.

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs asparagus
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, juices reserved
• 1  tablespoon  mandarin orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  cup blue cheese, crumbled
•  salt

Directions

1. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Set aside.
2. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
4. Drain asparagus and plunge into ice bath for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
5. Whisk together orange juice and olive oil.
6. Toss asparagus, blue cheese and oranges together and drizzle over dressing.
7. Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.