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1˝ pounds fresh white or green asparagus
Salt
1 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
2 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Pepper to taste
Crisp lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1 large tomato, peeled and cut into wedges
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Wash asparagus well to remove all sand. Peel and remove any woody parts of stems.
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2. Arrange stalks in a large skillet or wide-bottomed pan.
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3. Add ˝ inch boiling water and season lightly with salt. Cover and bring quickly to a boil.
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4. Reduce heat to medium or low and cook about 10 minutes, or until stalks are just tender.
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5. Lift from pan and drain. Put whole or cut-up stalks in a serving dish. Cool and chill.
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6. Combine mayonnaise, eggs, chives, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
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7. To serve, place cold asparagus over lettuce leaves. Top with the mayonnaise dressing and garnish with tomatoes.
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