Asparagus With Creamy Sesame Dressing

This can be served as a first course or a side dish. Serving it cold means it can be prepared well in advance.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 2⁄3 cup nonfat yogurt
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 4  tablespoons  chopped parsley or 4  tablespoons cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts, toasted if desired

Directions

1. Steam or microwave asparagus until just tender, cool.
2. Whisk yogurt with lemon juice and sesame oil.
3. Stir in parsley or cilantro.
4. Add salt and pepper if desired.
5. Serve asparagus with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle walnuts on top.