Asparagus With Mustard Dill Sauce Recipe

Elevate your asparagus game with this vibrant and creamy mustard dill sauce! Perfect as a light lunch, elegant side dish, or impressive appetizer, this recipe is surprisingly quick and easy. The creamy sauce complements the tender asparagus beautifully, whether served hot, chilled, or at room temperature. This versatile recipe is also delicious with other vegetables – get creative!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 129.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Asparagus With Mustard Dill Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Asparagus With Mustard Dill Sauce

  • Fresh Asparagus
  • Yogurt
  • Dijon Style Mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Fresh Dill
  • Fresh Chives
  • Salt And Pepper

How to Make Asparagus With Mustard Dill Sauce

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of asparagus spears and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Immediately drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
  2. While the asparagus cooks, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Add more mayonnaise for a creamier sauce, or more Dijon for extra tang.
  3. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter. Drizzle a generous amount of the creamy mustard dill sauce over the asparagus. Serve immediately or chill for later. Pass the remaining sauce separately for guests to add as desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g