Asparagus With Citrus Sauce

By jeaninemg

Southern Living

APRIL 2007

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus
• Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together first 8 ingredients. Cover citrus sauce, and chill 1 hour.

2. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.

3. Fill an asparagus steamer with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place asparagus, cut ends down, in steamer basket; place basket in steamer, cover, and steam 6 to 7 minutes or just until asparagus spears are tender.

4. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

5. Arrange asparagus spears on serving platter. Garnish citrus sauce, if desired, and serve with asparagus.