Asparagus Ham Salad with Mustard Dressing

Name: Asparagus Ham Salad with Mustard Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional; 1 cup diced fully cooked ham; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

From her Nepean, Ontario home, subscriber Lorrie Donald pens, "Our entire family loves asparagus! This recipe is among our very favorites. The salad has such a fresh taste, while the Dijon mustard adds a bit of tartness to the dressing."

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes; drain well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar if desired; shake well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Place asparagus in a serving bowl. Top with ham, onions and dressing. Serve with a slotted spoon.