Asparagus and Serrano Ham Salad with Toasted Almonds

Name: Asparagus and Serrano Ham Salad with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams thin asparagus, trimmed and peeled; 3 Tbsps finely chopped blanched almonds; 2 Tbsps coarse dry bread crumbs; 1 medium head escarole, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips (6 cups); 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 227 grams sliced serrano ham or prosciutto; 3 Tbsps Sherry vinegar

Need a dairy free main course? Asparagus and Serrano Ham Salad with Toasted Almonds could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 327 calories, 18g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of asparagus, escarole, coarse bread crumbs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the bread crumbs you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Banana Bread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Ice

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Drain spears, then refresh in ice water.

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Water

Drain asparagus again and pat dry.

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook almonds, bread crumbs, and cumin, stirring frequently, until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool.

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