Description
This Easy Blue Cheese Asparagus Chicken Salad is fresh, flavorful, and filling. Tender asparagus, juicy chicken, tomatoes, toasted almonds, and tangy blue cheese are tossed in a sweet-savory homemade dressing that’s delicious served warm or cold.
Ingredients
Salad
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1½ lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
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⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted
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⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Dressing
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3 Tbsp cider vinegar
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¾ tsp Worcestershire sauce
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⅓ cup sugar
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1 Tbsp grated onion
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp paprika
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⅓ cup canola oil
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice.
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 3–5 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes.
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Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt, and paprika to a blender or mason jar. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil while blending until emulsified.
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Add chicken to the asparagus mixture. Pour dressing over top and toss gently to coat.
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Top with toasted almonds and blue cheese before serving.
Notes
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This salad is delicious served warm, room temperature, or chilled.
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Grilled chicken works great for extra flavor.
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Add almonds and blue cheese just before serving for best texture.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Category: CHICKEN | SALAD
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: AMERICAN