MOLDED ASPARAGUS SALAD

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We enjoy this salad in the spring with fried chicken. It's also good with turkey or chicken casseroles during winter. I even served it at Thanksgiving instead of a Waldorf salad. I began cooking when I was 8 years old. My parents did the farm chores before breakfast, so I decided I'd surprise them one morning by making biscuits while they were outside. I ended up with the dough on both hands that just wouldn't let loose-I can still see my mother's big grin when she came in and spotted me!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh asparagus
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons diced pimientos
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Celery leaves
Chopped pimientos
Lemon slice

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a small amount of water. Drain and set aside to cool. In a small saucepan, combine the soup and cream cheese over medium heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is blended. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add the extract. Cool. Add the asparagus, celery, green pepper, onion, diced pimientos, pecans, mayonnaise and soup mixture. Pour into 5- to 6-cup mold coated with nonstick cooking spray. Chill until firm, about 5 hours. , Unmold; garnish with celery leaves, chopped pimientos and lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts :

TaLeah LleweLlyn
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Jtoons
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, but I really liked the dressing in this salad.


Abdul Saddam
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Ahmed Fathy
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I love the combination of asparagus and goat cheese in this salad.


Ja'Nasia Dixon
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This is a delicious and easy salad to make.


Miliena McLenon
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Yafetefrem Yafet
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Davon Ringgenberg
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


William kalsbeek A
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Tusti Ghosh
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Dartavious General
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The goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch of richness and texture to this salad.


Atimise Precious
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I've never had asparagus salad before, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.


Safeer Khan
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This is a beautiful salad that's perfect for a special occasion.


Stacy Borden
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the crunchy asparagus.


Sk Shuvo
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought vinaigrette dressing to save time.


Keith Basham
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. The asparagus and the goat cheese pair perfectly together.


Ainullah Khan
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. The asparagus is crisp and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Lizé Serfontein
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is always perfectly cooked and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Muskan Islam
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This molded asparagus salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.