Asparagus Salad

Asparagus Salad

Ingredients:

1      - pound fresh asparagus spears

1/4   - lemon juice

2      - tablespoons honey

1      - tablespoon vegetable oil

8      - lettuce leaves

Procedure:

Step 1

- Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks, if desired. Arrange asparagus in a steamer basket; place over boiling water. Cover and steam for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Step 2

- Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and chill.

Step 3

- Combine lemon juice, honey, and oil in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Chill.

Step 4

- Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates; top with asparagus, and drizzle with dressing.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By: Brenda H. Rohe
From: Charlotte, North Carolina
Book: Southern Living
Page: 111