This simple dish is delicious served chilled or at room temperature. Not a mayo fan? Substitute 1 Tbs. plain yogurt plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil. Bonus: The topping is also great on green beans or broccoli slaw.

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup roasted salted pistachios
  • 2 Tbs. mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Lightly steam the asparagus until just tender-crisp, 2–3 minutes, then immediately run under cold water to avoid overcooking. Pat dry with a paper towel and transfer to a serving dish.
  2. Roughly chop the pistachios, then set aside 3 Tbs. and mince the rest.
  3. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, salt, and minced pistachios.
  4. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and top with the chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (¾ cup): 

  • Calories: 100
  • Total fat: 9 g
  • Sat fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Total sugar: 2 g
  • Added sugar: 0 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
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