White Asparagus with Black Forest Ham | |
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(Weisser Spargel mit Schwarzwälder Schinken) Serves 4 Ingredients:1 lb fresh white asparagus1 large ripe avocado 1/2 cup Basic Oil and Vinegar Dressing (see recipe below) 4 ripe round or plum tomatoes, skinned 4 large fresh Basil leaves, shredded 8 wafer-thin slices German imported Black Forest ham 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation:Trim the bases of the asparagus and peel with a vegetable peeler. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and drop in the asparagus. Simmer for 3 minutes and have a large bowl of iced water ready.Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the asparagus spears carefully. Place immediately into the iced water and leave for 5 minutes, then carefully drain. Slice the avocado and mix gently with a third of the dressing. Season well. Slice the tomatoes thinly and season. Allow to stand for 10 minutes then drizzle with another third of the dressing and mix in the basil. Arrange 2 slices of ham on four large plates. Divide the asparagus, tomato and avocado between the plates. Drizzle the last of the dressing over the asparagus and sprinkle over the chives. Season with coarsely ground pepper and serve. Basic Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing:This dressing is a good all-purpose recipe for green leaf, potato, pasta and mixed vegetable salads. Makes 1 1/4 cups.Ingredients:4 ounces rapeseed or vegetable oil4 ounces olive oil 4 ounces German white wine or German apple vinegar or half of each 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon German mustard 1 teaspoon German honey (optional) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation:Whisk together all ingredients. Store refrigerated in sealed jar. Whisk again just before serving. |
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