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Steamed Asparagus With Tomato-Basil Dip

Southern Living
Steamed Asparagus With Tomato-Basil Dip

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Yield: Makes 12 to 15 servings

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  mayonnaise
  • 1/2  cup  sour cream
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
  • 1  tablespoon  tomato paste
  • 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind
  • 4  pounds  fresh asparagus

Preparation

Whisk together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients. Cover and chill up to 2 days, if desired.

Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cook in boiling salted water to cover 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Cover and chill, if desired. Serve with dip.

Southern Living, MARCH 2004

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

Wow - if you like the taste of citrus and basil, this is perfect. I grade the zest (yellow part) of the entire lemon. I first had this at a party in Kentucky and everyone there loved it. I found this recipe and it's a perfect match...now my friends love it!10/25/07

5 stars
sixmccabes
This is a quick recipe that can be made ahead, chilled and served with ease. I've been asked for the recipe on several occassions, and I highly recommend it for a picnic, cocktail party or dinner party!12/06/05

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