Asparagus in Lemon Garlic Dressing

Submitted by Annacia

"A wonderful spring and summer side from down under. Found on aussiecooking.com"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sour cream (nonfat or low-fat)
• 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk or 1 tablespoon skim milk
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 24 fresh asparagus spears, woody bases snapped off and discarded
• poppy seed (optional)

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine garlic, buttermilk, sour cream and lemon peel.
2. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
4. Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
5. Cover and chill until serving time.
6. Toss asparagus with garlic dressing mixture.
7. Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds, if desired.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

I added t teaspoon whole grain mustard and used 3 roasted garlic cloves. I also poured over string beans from the garden which I have lots of. I liked the tanginess of this. But needed to give a little heat so added a bunch of fresh cracked black pepper and a touch of salt. Made for ZWT # Thanks Mate!

 

[Paris D]

Hubs gave it a three. I think it would be better if the garlic were sauteed before adding it. It was the raw garlic flavor that got to us. Also, we used a large garlic clove and I think we should have used a small garlic clove. The only other recommendation I have is that the sauce be warmed up before using. Made for ZWT8.

 

[KateL]

A matter of personal taste: the mixture of sour cream and buttermilk was too sour for my taste - but what do I know, I love asparagus plain or with a squeeze of lemon. The sauce did not add to the flavor of the asparagus for me. I used buttermilk from powder as it's hard to find fresh buttermilk around here; perhaps that took away from the sauce. We were hungry so I forgot to sprinkle the poppy seeds sitting on the counter, LOL. Made for The Wild Bunch for ZWT8's visit to Australia/NZ.