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Asparagus, Prosciutto And Egg Salad

asparagusprosciutto_main Top your asparagus with crispy Parmesan for the happiest of salads.
Jane Baxter and John Vincent•

The most popular new book about salad and only salad comes from British restaurateur John Vincent and food writer Jane Vincent. Leon Happy Salads brings the recipes from the beloved London produce palace straight to your own kitchen. Remember: A boring salad is not a happy salad.  

Shaved egg and Parmesan crisps are a revelation.

Reprinted with permission from Leon Happy Salads

Asparagus, Prosciutto And Egg Salad
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Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
4
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Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 10 1/2 ounces asparagus spears
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Leaves from a sprig fresh thyme
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 3 Little Gem lettuces
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce roughly grated Parmesan
  • 1 ounces finely grated Parmesan
Directions
  1. :::Parmesan crisps:::
  2. Heat the oven to 200° C/400° F/gas mark 6.
  3. Line an ovenproof tray with baking parchment. Mix the Parmesan together and pile onto the tray in 2- to 3-centimeter (¾- to 1¼-inch) mounds about 4-5 centimeter (1½-2 inches) apart. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Remove from the tray with a palette knife and place on a wire rack. If the crisps fall apart, don’t worry, just sprinkle them on.
  5. :::salad:::
  6. Heat the oven to 200° C/400°F/gas mark 6.
  7. Toss the asparagus with a tablespoon of the olive oil. Season well and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and place in the oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the asparagus is just cooked. Remove and leave to cool.
  8. Place the prosciutto slices on baking parchment and pop them into the oven for 5 minutes. They should shrink and become crisp.
  9. Cut the Little Gems into wedges. Mix together the balsamic vinegar and remaining olive oil in a large bowl and season well. Heat a griddle pan and grill the Little Gem wedges until lightly charred and wilted. Toss in the dressing while they’re still hot.
  10. Arrange the Little Gems on a large serving plate. Top with the roasted asparagus and crumble over the prosciutto. Grate the egg over the salad and finish with Parmesan crisps and chives.
 
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