Asparagus and Ham with Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1998

Why grill or broil instead of steam or sauté? High heat develops the rich, subtle flavors of this complex vegetable

SERVES 4 as a side dish

TIME 20 minutes

Asparagus and Ham with Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

In search of an asparagus recipe that produced beautifully browned, caramelized asparagus, we found that grilling and broiling work best on thin to medium-thin asparagus—no more than 5/8 inch thick. When we tried spears any thicker, they bu...

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