Asparagus with Sweet and Sour Dressing

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Vinegar
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 pound Asparagus
• 1/4 cup Red onion ; minced

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and paprika in a small container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to dissolve sugar.

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a wide skillet. Trim ends of asparagus, wash and when the water boils, add the asparagus. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness. Move asparagus around as necessary to expose it to the heat. Drain. If desired, pat dry with absorbent toweling. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus.

Serve as a side dish salad.