Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 2/3 cup
  • Calories:
  • 46
  • Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 52 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 6 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.


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Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette

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“This is a great side dish to serve at a bridge luncheon with a chicken dish or salad,” writes Jo Durlam of Ames, Iowa. “It gives some color to the dish and it is very tasty.”

SERVINGS: 3

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes; drain. When cool enough to handle; pat dry. Thread several spears onto two parallel metal or soaked wooden skewers. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
    Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. For vinaigrette, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Remove asparagus from skewers; drizzle with vinaigrette. Yield: 3 servings.


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