Asparagus with Horseradish Dip

Name: Asparagus with Horseradish Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 appetizers
Ingredients: 32 fresh asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 16 appetizers

Test Kitchen Approved

Asparagus with horseradish dip makes a simple anytime snack or an elegant appetizer for parties and holiday gatherings. It features crisp-tender steamed asparagus spears paired with a zesty, creamy dip that can be prepped fresh in minutes or made ahead to save time.

Ingredients

32 fresh asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve dip and if desired, lemon wedges with asparagus.

Nutrition Facts

2 asparagus spears with 1 tablespoon dip: 63 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat.

This is a great hot weather party dip. Serve asparagus on a decorative platter with lemon wedges on the side for garnish. A great flavor variation is to use chopped garlic in place of the horseradish. —Mildred Lynn Caruso, Brighton, Tennessee

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