Asparagus in Tarragon Vinaigrette
Very easy
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Victoire

Asparagus in Tarragon Vinaigrette

Prep Time

5 minutes
Prep time

Cooking

10 minutes
Cook time

Calories

415 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Asparagus (fresh)

250 g

Asparagus (fresh)

Egg

1

Egg

Cured ham

2 slices

Cured ham

Shallot

1/4

Shallot

Dijon mustard

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

White wine vinegar

1 tsp

White wine vinegar

Tarragon (fresh)

1 g

Tarragon (fresh)

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Wash & remove the woody ends off the asparagus, using a sharp knife. Peel the stalks.
  • Step 2
    In a pot of salted boiling water, add the asparagus. Cook them for 7-10 min.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in second pot of boiling water, cook the eggs for 6 min.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, peel & slice the shallots into thin rounds.
  • Step 5
    Prepare the vinaigrette. In a bowl, combiner : the mustard, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil per serving & the finely minced tarragon. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Step 6
    Once the asparagus & eggs are cooked through, place them in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Carefully peel the eggs.
  • Step 7
    Plate the asparagus and halved eggs, torn ham, finely chopped shallots, and then drizzle everything with the dressing. Option: Feel free to garnish with some tarragon leaves if you have any. Enjoy!
  • Step 8
    Serve the asparagus in a plate with the sliced soft-boiled eggs & cured ham. Drizzle over with the tarragon vinaigrette & season with salt & pepper to taste. Top with the minced shallots & enjoy !