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Fresh asparagus and parma ham with herby yoghurt dressingFresh asparagus and parma ham with herby yoghurt dressing

Preparation and Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1lb/450g British Asparagus
8 thin slices Parma ham without the fat
1 small bag mixed salad
4oz/110g natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
A handful of chopped herbs (parsley, chervil, basil)

Method

1

Clean the asparagus and trim any white ends or peel with a vegetable peeler.

2

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for two minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into cold water for a few minutes until cool.

3

Divide the asparagus into four bundles and wrap two slices of Parma ham around each.

4

Divide the salad leaves between four plates and place an asparagus bundle on each.

5

Mix the yoghurt, lemon juice and herbs together to make the dressing. Drizzle over the salad and serve.

Picture of a plate of AsparagusStoring asparagus