TOMATO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

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I created this recipe years ago. I wanted to serve a cold dish in place of a hot vegetable at a dinner we were having. I've found most everyone likes asparagus 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
DRESSING:
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ketchup
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 per serving on a large platter or individual salad plates. Halve the tomato slices and arrange over lettuce. Top tomatoes with spears of asparagus and slices of avocado if desired. Combine dressing ingredients; top each salad serving with a generous dollop.

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