Roasted Asparagus and Apple Salad

Roasted asparagus, sharp white Cheddar cheese, and sliced apple top salad greens in this tasty salad recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 pound mixed salad greens
• 1 ½ pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced thin
• ¼ pound shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange asparagus pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the asparagus; toss gently to coat and spread into a single layer.

Step 3

Roast asparagus in preheated oven until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Combine honey, white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic in a jar; seal tightly and shake vigorously to blend into a salad dressing.

Step 5

Arrange salad greens onto a large platter; top with apple slices, shredded white Cheddar cheese, and cooled asparagus.

Step 6

Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad greens and toppings.