Vegetable Side: Asparagus with Black Pepper, Bacon and Goat Cheese Sauce

By SharonE

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 pounds asaparagus spears, trimmed
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) goat cheese, softened
• 1/4 cut fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained)
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 1 gallon water and salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towel; chill.

2. Combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, juice, pepper, and bacon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whist. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth.

3. Arrange asparagus on platter; drizzle with sauce.