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Asparagus & Ham w/Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette

Source of Recipe

Julie/meowlady2/EDC


Recipe Link: messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=8171.14

List of Ingredients

2 medium scallions, white parts only, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons juice from one lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds asparagus, tough ends snapped off
1 2-ounce piece deli or other ham, about 1/4-inch thick


Recipe

1. Either light a medium fire in grill or preheat broiler. Whisk scallions, mint, mustard, lemon juice, and oil, along with salt and pepper to taste, in medium bowl. Brush asparagus and ham with about 2 tablespoons dressing to coat lightly.

2. Either grill asparagus, turning halfway through cooking time, until tender and streaked with light grill marks, 5 to 7 minutes; or line up spears in single layer on heavy jellyroll or rimmed baking sheet and broil, placing sheet about 4 inches from top heating element and shaking it once halfway through cooking to rotate spears, until tender and browned in some spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

3. Grill or broil ham, turning once, until spotty brown, about 3 minutes total on grill or 4 minutes total under broiler.

4. Cool ham slightly and cut into thin strips; toss with asparagus and remaining dressing. Transfer to serving platter, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.