¼ cup water

¼ tsp onion powder

1 lb. fresh asparagus, rimmed

16 lettuce leaves

3 tomatoes, sliced

1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)

Dressing:

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

2 tsp prepared mustard

1 tsp catsup

salt and pepper , to taste

Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil.

Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green.

Drain; cool to room temp.

Place lettuce leaves per serving on a large platter or individual salad plates.

Halve the tomato slices and arrange over the lettuce.

Top tomatoes with spears of asparagus and slices of avocado, if desired.

Combine all dressing ingredients; top each salad serving with a generous dollop.

Sugar: 4g

:

Calcium: 54mg

Calories: 192kcal

Carbohydrates: 8g

Cholesterol: 13mg

Fat: 17g

Fiber: 4g

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 459mg

Protein: 3g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Sodium: 139mg

Vitamin A: 4502IU

Vitamin C: 21mg