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Warm Asparagus Salad with Country Ham & Golden Tomatoes; by Gerry Kaskala (Aria)


For the Vinaigrette:

3 tbs. cider vinegar
_ cup vegetable oil
1 minced shallot
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

For the Salad:

10 spears thin asparagus
1 oz. country ham cut into julienne slices
1 tbs. sliced Vidalia onion
2 tbs. chopped red tomato
1 yellow tomato sliced

Lay one piece sliced yellow tomato onto salad plate. In a frying pan on low to medium heat, gently warm all ingredients, starting with the ham. Add vinaigrette and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange atop sliced tomatoes and garnish with cut chives