Spring Asparagus, Ham And Potato Salad - Honey Mustard Dressing

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon mustard, of your choice
• salt
• black pepper
• 3 large boiled potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 -10 asparagus cooked asparagus spears, cut into 3-inch lengths
• 4 slices of cooked honey roast ham, cut into strips
• 1/2 red onion, peeled and very finely chopped
• 8 cornichons, sliced (optional)
• salt
• black pepper
• chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh chervil
• cooked fresh broad bean (optional)
• grilled and crumbled crispy bacon (optional)
• fresh peas, in their pods (optional)
• stuffed green olive (optional)

Recipe

• 1 make up the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients into a jar and shaking it well. the dressing can be made up well in advance.
• 2 choose two attractive plates or bowls and start to assemble the salad.
• 3 place the potatoes on the plate/bowl first and then arrange the strips of ham & asparagus spears over the top - gently mix through to "just" mingle the ingredients together.
• 4 next, scatter the minced/finely diced red onion over and then the sliced cornichons - if you are using them.
• 5 pour over the honey & mustard dressing - giving the salad a liberal dousing!
• 6 season and scatter the chopped chives and/or the chopped chervil over the top.
• 7 serve with crusty bread & a glass of crisp, chilled chablis or chardonnay!
• 8 optional ideas:.
• 9 you could also add peas, broad beans, olives or crispy bacon!