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                 Chilled Asparagus With Feta Vinaigrette

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Asparagus*                       Cheese*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  pounds        asparagus
   2      tablespoons   crumbled feta cheese
   2 1/2  tablespoons   lemon juice
   1 1/2  tablespoons   orange juice
   1      tablespoon    water
   2      teaspoons     Dijon mustard
   2      teaspoons     vegetable oil
   2      drops         hot sauce
     1/2  cup           diced red bell pepper

This dressing can also be used over salmon or salad greens. 
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. 
Remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
 Arrange asparagus spoke-fashion on a 12-inch round glass platter 
with stem ends toward outside of platter. 
Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and vent.
 Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes or until crisp-tender,
 rotating platter a half-turn after 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, 2 minutes.
 Cover and chill.
 Combine cheese and next 6 ingredients (cheese through hot sauce);
 stir with a wire whisk.
 Divide asparagus among 4 plates; top each serving with 2 tablespoons
 feta dressing and 2 tablespoons bell pepper. 

 NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: CALORIES 62 (51% from fat); PROTEIN 2.7g
; FAT 3.5g (sat 1g, mono 0.9g, poly 1.2g); CARB 6.6g; FIBER 2.1g; CHOL 3mg;
 IRON 1mg; SODIUM 120mg; CALC 38mg

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