ASPARAGUS SLAW
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Partially cook fresh spring vegetables to add to coleslaw. Serve with favorite ham pork or chicken and mashed potatoes.
ASPARAGUS SLAW
1 1/2 cups fresh asparagus pieces
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon frozen pineapple or orange juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
3 cups coleslaw mix
1. Combine asparagus and water in 2-cup measure or casserole. Cover tightly.
2. MICROWAVE (100%) 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Let stand 3 minutes. Uncover; cool in ice water. Drain well.
3. In serving bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, concentrate, sugar and vinegar; mix well. Add coleslaw mix and cooled asparagus; mix well.
About 5 Servings
TIPS · To make your own coleslaw mix, shred a scant 3 cups cabbage. Add a little shredded red cabbage and shredded carrot.
>Leftovers refrigerate well for serving another day.
>Try this dressing on other salad greens with fresh fruit added.
>To reduce fat, use lite sour cream and mayonnaise.
Nutrition Info/Serving: 79 calories, 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat, 6 mg cholesterol, 43 mg sodium, 1.4 g dietary fiber.