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Tarragon Asparagus Salad

Name: Tarragon Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash salt; 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Makes

4 servings

I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. —Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 77 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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