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This easy-to-make asparagus, may be served either as an appetizer or a first course at the table.
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Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Dressing Recipe
Recipe Type:
Asparagus,
Lemon,
Vegetables
Yield:
2 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Ingredients:
12 fresh
asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet brown mustard
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed
lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated
lemon zest, divided
Preparation:
Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for
about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under
cold water; drain well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and lemon
juice; blend well. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel; set aside.
Divide asparagus between 2 individual serving plates. Spoon
2 tablespoons dressing over top of each serving; sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon lemon
peel.
Garnish with carrot strips and edible flowers, such as pansies, violets or
nasturtiums, if desired.
Makes 2 servings.
Asparagus
with Lemon-Mustard Dressing - Nutritional Information
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|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
asparagus |
12
spears |
.3 |
70 |
1.3 |
mayonnaise,
light
or low fat |
2
tablespoons |
4 |
50 |
1.8 |
|
mustard,
brown |
1
tablespoon |
.9 |
14 |
.8 |
|
lemon
juice |
1
tablespoon |
0 |
7 |
.6 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
5.2 |
141 |
4.5 |
Recipe makes 2 servings.
Each Serving Totals - 2.6 Fat
Grams, 70.5 calories, 2.2 WW Points |
| 