Asparagus and 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. 8 servings (serving size: about 1/4 pound asparagus and 1 1/2 T. sauce), calories 69, fat 3g, fiber 2g