Asparagus, Artichoke, and Avocado Salad

Submitted by Cherbear64

"This recipe came from a friend and I always get rave reviews on it. It is extremely easya d delicious and goes well with almost any meal!"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 bunches fresh asparagus
• 2 (15 ounce) cans medium artichoke hearts, drained
• 3 avocados
• 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese (can use gorgonzola)
• 1 package good seasons zesty Italian dressing
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons water

directions

1. Rinse and cut the bottoms off of the Asparagus, then Blanch in boiling, salted water for 2 minutes, remove from water and immediately rinse with cold water. Place on large platter.
2. Cut drained artichoke hearts into quarters and spread over top ot the asparagus. Chill until just before serving.
3. Just before serving cut up the avocados, slice each avocado in half, remove seed and slice into chunks. Spread chunks over asparagus and artichoke hearts.
4. Mix salad dressing according to directions except replace white vinegar with balsamic vinegar. Pour dressing over salad and top with blue cheese, serve immediately.

Reviews

[woodland hues]

This salad was a meal! Halved it to make 4 servings, and had leftover cooked ham and a slice of garlic toast on the side. Very flavourful, filling ingredients. Don't have the good seasons packaged dressing so instead drizzled salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkled with dried basil, marjoram and a dash of Italian herbs. Straight "A"s across the board for this salad!!