CITRUS ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Looking for a super-easy way to dress up fresh asparagus? This 6-ingredient salad goes together in no time and gives this delightful veggie a zippy citrus tang. -Marlene Mohr Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately; place asparagus in ice water. Drain; pat dry and put in a bowl., In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, orange zest and lemon-pepper. Pour over asparagus; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges