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Asparagus with lemon dressing

Asparagus with lemon dressing

5 from 16 votes
Asparagus spears are flavourful when it is cooked properly in a suitable recipe.This Asparagus with lemon dressing is a great way to add this vegetable for your meal.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Asparagus spears
  • 6 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper As per taste
  • 1 pinch salt As per taste
  • 1 handful Arugula leaves For garnishing/serving plate

Method
 

Make the dressing
  1. In a small bowl,put lemon juice and olive oil.
    Whisk until combined.
    Add sugar and mayonnaise to the mix and whisk well.
    Season with salt and pepper as per taste.
Prepare Asparagus
  1. Trim the Asparagus spears.
    Cook in salted water for 3-4 minutes until Asparagus spears are soft.
Final preparation/ Serving
  1. Prepare a serving dish with arugula leaves.
    Arrange the cooked Asparagus spears on arugula leaves.
    Pour the dressing over the Asparagus spears.
    It is ready to serve.
    Enjoy!

Notes

Use extra virgin olive oil for the dressing.
You can substitute arugula leaves with another healthy green.