Bacon and Green Asparagus Salad with 1000 Island Dressing

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 3 green asparagus stalks (about 48g), peeled and trimmed
• 2 leaves leaf lettuce (about 40g), torn into pieces
• 1/2 tomato (about 83g), cut into wedges
• 2 slices bacon (about 40g), cut into strips
• 
  Kewpie 1000 Island Dressing, to taste

Instructions

1. Peel the bottom half of each asparagus spear with a peeler. Place in a microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for about 2 minutes 30 seconds. Transfer to cold water and drain well.
2. Soak the lettuce in cold water, drain thoroughly, and tear into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cut the tomato into wedges.
4. Cut bacon into short strips. Microwave in a heat-safe dish covered with plastic wrap for about 50 seconds at 600W.
5. Arrange asparagus, lettuce, tomato, and bacon on a plate. Drizzle with 1000 Island dressing and serve.

Tips

• Make sure lettuce is well drained to avoid excess moisture in the salad.