Asparagus with Black Pepper, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus spears trimmed
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2  bacon crumbled cooked drained ()
• 0.3 cup mayonnaise fat-free
• 0.3 cup milk fat-free
• 3 ounces goat cheese softened
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• whisk
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Bring 1 gallon water and salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; chill.
3. Combine goat cheese, mayonnaise, juice, pepper, and bacon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
4. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth.
5. Arrange asparagus on a platter; drizzle with sauce.