Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Dressing
(low fat & low calorie recipe)


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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:

asparagus bunches

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