My family loves chilled asparagus. It's the perfect veggie to have on a warm night, or any night for that matter. My kids like this side dish so much that they snack on leftovers while watching TV at night. —Melissa Puccetti, Rohnert Park, California
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
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Directions
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add half the asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Arrange on a serving platter.
Place mayonnaise, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with pine nuts, lemon peel and remaining 1 tablespoon basil.
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