Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4           cup  water
     1/4      teaspoon  onion powder
  1              pound  fresh asparagus -- trimmed
  8                     to16 lettuce leaves
  2              large  tomatoes -- sliced, (up to 3)
  1                     ripe avocado -- sliced, optional
                        ***DRESSING***
     1/2           cup  mayonnaise
     1/2           cup  sour cream
  2          teaspoons  prepared mustard
  1           teaspoon  catsup
                        salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green. Drain; cool to room temperature. Place 1 to 2 lettuce leaves per serving on a large platter or individual salad plates. Halve the tomato slices and arrange over lettuce. Top tomatoes with spears of asparagus and slices of avocado if desired. Combine all dressing ingredients; top each salad serving with a generous dollop.

Nutritional Information:

151 Calories (kcal); 15g Total Fat; (82% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 11mg Cholesterol; 113mg Sodium