Warm Asparagus With Tarragon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

      1  lb     Asparagus     
      1/2  c     Olive oil     
      2  tb     Dijon-style mustard     
      1/4  c     White wine vinegar     
      1/4  ts     Salt     
      1/4  ts     Freshly ground black pepper     
      2       Shallots peeled, finely     
            -chopped     
      2  tb     Minced fresh tarragon     
 
Instructions
             
      1.     This simple dish has such a compelling taste, you'll never have leftovers. Trim the asparagus, discarding woody ends. Steam the spears whole, for about 3 or 4 minutes, until just tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook. Rinse in cold water, drain.
     
      2.     Place the olive oil in a small bowl; add the mustard and beat until the oil thickens. Add the vinegar, salt pepper, shallots and tarragon. Arrange the still-warm asparagus on a serving plate and pour the dressing over it.
     
          Serves 3 or 4.
     
          PER SERVING: 270 calories, 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 28 g fat (4 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 234 mg sodium, 1 g fiber. 

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