Name: Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons prepared pesto; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

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Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

5 min12 servings

Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread. — Janie Colle Hutchinson, Kansas

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons prepared pesto

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Instructions

1 In a small bowl, mix first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving.

2 In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Serve with sauce.