Warm Asparagus Salad

Warm Asparagus Salad

adapted from Taste of Home

Who doesn't love bacon and eggs? Adding them to a warm salad with a light vinaigrette just makes them better.

Makes 2 servings                                                                  3 WW pts / serving

2 turkey bacon strips, cooked & chopped
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-pieces
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. avocado oil or olive oil

1 1/2 tsp. water
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Pinch of sugar substitute
Pinch Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

3 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
2 hard-boiled large eggs, halved
2 ounces fat free feta cheese, crumbled

1. Bring 2 inches of water in a saucepan to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; Place the basket in the pot with the boiling water, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, water, mustard, garlic powder, sugar, salt and red pepper flakes. 
4. Divide the lettuce and asparagus between 2 plates.
5. Top with dressing, bacon and feta.
6. Place 2 egg halves on each plate prior to serving.

Enjoy!