Herb-Dressed Asparagus Orange Salad
- 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
- 24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 12 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings.
- In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, oil and vinegar. Stir in 3 tablespoons basil and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place asparagus in a large skillet. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain.
- Place three asparagus spears on an individual serving plate. Top with 1-1/2 cups salad greens. Drizzle with 2 tablespoon of dressing. arrange oranges and onions over salad greens. Sprinkle with remaining basil and tarragon.
mayonnaise, buttermilk, olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh basil, fresh tarragon, oranges, red onion
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/herb-dressed-asparagus-orange-salad/ (may not work)