WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH SERRANO HAM & CHIVE DRESSING

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White asparagus has an earthier, nuttier flavour than the more usual green

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Lunch, Starter

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 fat white asparagus spears
4slices serrano ham
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp clear honey
3 tbsp walnut or hazelnut oil
1 tbsp snipped chives

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus, then peel the stems with a potato peeler. Boil in salted water for 12-15 mins until the spears are tender. Drain well.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, mustard and honey with some salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil, then stir in the chives just before serving.
  • Divide the warm or cold asparagus between 4 plates. Lay the ham on top and drizzle over the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium

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