Asparagus and Ham with Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus and Ham with Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 4 as a side dish
Ingredients: 2 , medium scallions, white parts only, minced; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons, lemon juice from 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds, asparagus, tough ends snapped off; 2 ounces, deli ham, 1 piece, about 1/4-inch thick

Side Dishes
Pork
Vegetables
Quick

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

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