Asparagus Dijonnaise

Description: This recipe is from "Ambrosia", a cookbook from Vicksburg, MS. Try this as a side dish for your social gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

1. Steam asparagus until spears turn bright green and are barely tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
4. Serve asparagus with sauce for dipping or spoon sauce over asparagus spears when serving on a plate.