Asparagus With Fresh Tomato Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt (regular, low fat, or fat free)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup diced tomato (about 2 medium size)
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut asparagus in 2 or 3 pieces.

2. 2

   Cook in boiling salted water until just tender but still bright green* (Tip- Watch the cut surface. When the white center changes from opaque to translucent, check for doneness) Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

3. 3

   Pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   While asparagus is cooking, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, salt and fresh ground pepper.

5. 5

   Place the asparagus on a flat plate and spoon the sauce across the center.

6. 6

   Serve at room temperature.