ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me-and I love it. This tasty way to prepare fresh asparagus -by roasting the spears, then serving them with a Dijon dressing at room temperature-came from our daughter. -Anna Kreymborg, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine oil and garlic; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Serve immediately or allow to marinate. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.