ASPARAGUS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette image

"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges