ASPARAGUS WITH VINAIGRETTE

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Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen asparagus spears
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried or 1 tsp fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons fresh chives
3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
1 pound fresh spinach leaves, trimmed of stems, washed and dried
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

1. Place 1 inch of water in a pot, and place steamer inside. Arrange asparagus on top of steamer. Steam fresh asparagus for 4 minutes and frozen asparagus for 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately rinse asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking. (This helps keep asparagus bright green and crunchy.) Set aside.2. In a small bowl or salad cruet, combine remaining ingredients except spinach and tomatoes. Mix or shake well.3. Pour dressing over asparagus and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours.4. To serve, line plates with spinach leaves, and place asparagus on top of spinach. Garnish with tomato wedges, and spoon any remaining dressing on top.EXCHANGES2 Vegetable1/2 FatNUTRITION FACTSCalories 68 Calories from Fat 28Total Fat 3 grams Saturated Fat 0 gramsCholesterol 0 milligramsSodium 127 milligramsTotal Carbohydrate 9 grams Dietary Fiber 4 grams Sugars 4 gramsProtein 4 grams

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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