White asparagus with Serrano ham and chive dressing

Name: White asparagus with Serrano ham and chive dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 16 fat white asparagus spears; 4slices serrano ham; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp clear honey; 3 tbsp walnut or hazelnut oil; 1 tbsp snipped chives

4.75 (8)

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 british ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This British starter or lunch dish highlights the unique, earthy flavour of white asparagus. The spears are peeled, boiled until tender, and served warm or cold. They are topped with slices of Serrano ham and finished with a zesty dressing made from Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and snipped chives. It is an elegant yet straightforward plate for four people.

Ingredients

16 fat white asparagus spears
4slices serrano ham
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp clear honey
3 tbsp walnut or hazelnut oil
1 tbsp snipped chives

Method

Trim the asparagus and peel the stems using a potato peeler. Cook the spears in salted boiling water for 12-15 mins until tender, then drain thoroughly.
Combine the lemon juice, mustard and honey with seasoning in a bowl. Whisk in the oil, then mix through the chives right before you are ready to serve.
Arrange the asparagus, either warm or cold, across four plates. Place the ham slices over the asparagus and finish by drizzling the dressing on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories139 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs4 g

Sugars4 g

Fibre2 g

Protein7 g

Sodium352 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinebritish