Bella Asparagus

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs large asparagus spears, trimmed and cleaned
½ cup olive oil
3 tsp. wine vinegar
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp parsley flakes

Salt and pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 6 Tbl bacon bits

Steam asparagus until tender-crisp and drain.

Make dressing with oil, vinegar, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper.

While asparagus is hot, layer half the spears in a deep dish.

Sprinkle half of the chopped eggs and bacon bits over the asparagus and half the dressing.

Make a second layer of asparagus spears. Top with the remaining chopped eggs, bacon bits, and dressing.

Serve at room temperature or chill.

Serves 4-6.

ENJOY!

Nutrition Information: 343 calories, 14.5 grams protein, 7.82 grams carbohydrate, 2.58 grams fiber, 30 grams fat, 253 milligrams cholesterol, 358 milligrams sodium.