Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 c. torn watercress
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried whole tarragon
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 bibb lettuce leaves
1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimiento, drained

Preparation

Snap off tough ends of asparagus and remove scales with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
Cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Place
in
11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish and add water. Cover with plastic wrap (heavy-duty) and microwave on High for 6 to
7
minutes
or
until
crisp-tender;
drain.
Cover and chill.