ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD

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Our house is full of asparagus "fans"-my husband, our daughter and I can't get enough of it! My recipe is one I created years ago. I wanted to serve a cold dish in place of a hot vegetable at a dinner we were having for family and friends, and this salad was the result. I've found people who don't normally care for asparagus enjoy it prepared this way.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
8 to 16 lettuce leaves
2 to 3 large tomatoes, sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green. Drain; cool to room temperature. , Place 1-2 lettuce leaves for serving on a large platter or individual salad plates. Halve the tomato slices and arrange on lettuce. Top with asparagus and avocado if desired. Combine all dressing ingredients; dollop on each salad.

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