chilled asparagus salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 TABLESPOONS RANCH SALAD DRESSING 2 tablespoons Ranch salad dressing
• 1/2 POUND FRESH ASPARAGUS, TRIMMED 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 TABLESPOONS SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 CUP WATER 1/2 cup water
• 2 TABLESPOONS SLIVERED ALMONDS, TOASTED 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

1. PLACE ASPARAGUS IN A SKILLET; ADD WATER. BRING TO A BOIL. REDUCE HEAT; COVER AND SIMMER FOR 3-4 MINUTES OR UNTIL CRISP-TENDER. RINSE IN COLD WATER; DRAIN WELL. COVER AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR OR UNTIL CHILLED.

2. TO SERVE, DRIZZLE ASPARAGUS WITH SALAD DRESSING. SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE AND ALMONDS