ASPARAGUS HAM SALAD

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I received this recipe from a home economics teacher and now I serve it every spring time when the asparagus is fresh. I love it for lunch.-Jean Graf-Joyce, Albany, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
5 large lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, cut into thin wedges

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the ham, cheese, mushrooms, onion and sesame seeds. Add asparagus. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Spoon onto lettuce-lined serving plates; top with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.