Asparagus Salad Supreme

Name: Asparagus Salad Supreme
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Additional walnuts, optional

"This salad is a unique way to present this pretty spring vegetable," notes Paula Bass of Washington, North Carolina. Mushrooms and walnuts add interest to the creamy dressing that's poured over the cool cooked spears.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional walnuts, optional

Directions

In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and walnuts in butter until mushrooms are tender. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and nutmeg. Stir in mushroom mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, place asparagus on a serving platter; top with dressing and walnuts if desire.