Asparagus with Creamy Lemon (or Mustard) Sauce

A nice tangy sauce from Canadian Living to liven up asparagus.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) light mayonnaise
• 2 tsp (10 mL) water
• 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice or 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh chives or green onion for lemon or parsley for mustard
• pinch granulated sugar
• pinch salt
• pinch pepper
• 1 lb (454 g) asparagus, trimmed

Directions

1. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, water, lemon juice, chives, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Set aside.
3. Cover and steam asparagus on rack above one inch of boiling water until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
4. Drain and arrange on plate.
5. Drizzle with sauce.