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Vegetable: Warm Asparagus Salad




Source of Recipe


Karin Calloway


Recipe Introduction


Warm Asparagus Salad with Country Ham Vinaigrette


List of Ingredients




1 bunch asparagus, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup olive oil
4 ounces finely diced country ham or smoked ham
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, optional
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper



Recipe



Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer. Add the asparagus, cover with a tight-fitting lid and steam for 3 minutes, until barely crisp tender. Remove and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until golden brown. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Divide the asparagus among 4 salad plates and top with the vinaigrette.

Makes 4 servings.