Asparagus and tomato salas

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupWater
¼teaspoonOnion powder
1poundsAsparagus -- fresh trimmed
½cupMayonnaise
½cupSour cream
2teaspoonsMustard
16eachesLettuce leaves
2largesTomatoes -- sliced or 3
1eachAvocado -- sliced optinal
1teaspoonKetchup
1dashSalt
1dashPepper

Directions

DRESSING

Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3-5 min. 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 all dressing ingredients; top each salad serving with a generous dollop.

Yield: 8 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman