Asparagus Wrapped in Serrano HamEvan Sklar
Try this tasty, nutritious combination from Gene Briggs, executive chef of Blue and Table restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina. Folate in the asparagus helps prevent anemia; grapes contribute good-for-your-heart flavonoids.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 stalks each white and green asparagus, ends trimmed (24 total)
6 thin slices serrano ham (or prosciutto), each cut into 4 strips
1 cup frisée
1 cup mixed greens
1/2 pound each seedless green and red grapes, halved
1/4 cup sliced roasted almonds
Preparation
Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside. Cook asparagus in simmering water until soft but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain. Wrap a strip of ham around each asparagus stalk. Toss frisée, greens and grapes with dressing in a bowl, then transfer to a platter; top with asparagus. Garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutritional analysis per serving: 150 calories
8.1 g fat (1.1 g saturated)
16.4 g carbs
3.2 g fiber
5.6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
