Asparagus & Blue Cheese-Bacon Sauce

Asparagus & Blue Cheese-Bacon Sauce

1 tsp. salt
2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
3/4 C. (3 oz.) bleu cheese, crumbled
1/4 C. fat-free mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (drained)
1/4 C. fat-free milk

Bring 1 gallon water and salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; chill. Combine bleu cheese, mayonnaise, juice, pepper, and bacon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk, 1 T. at a time, stirring until smooth. Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle with sauce.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: about 1/4 pound asparagus and 1 1/2 T. sauce

Calories 69
Fat 3g
Fiber 2g

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