WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH SERRANO HAM & CHIVE DRESSING

White asparagus with Serrano ham & chive dressing image

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

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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