Asparagus, Poached Egg And Pine Nut Salad Recipe

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   Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus.

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   Cut off the top inch of the stalks and cut the rest into inch length.

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   Drop the shorter bits into salted boiling water, simmer for two min, then add in the tips.

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   Cook for a further 2/3 min, then drain, run under the cool tap, and drain again thoroughly.

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   Dry-fry the pine nuts in a heavy pan over a high heat.

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   Whisk the oil into the vinegar and season.

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   Just before serving, poach the Large eggs.

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   Toss the rocket and asparagus in just sufficient of the dressing to coat proportionately.

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   Arrange on two plates.

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    Drape a slice of parma ham over each, scatter with pine nuts, nestle a poached egg on top and strew with flakes of parmesan.

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    NOTES : A fresh tasting spring salad for a first course, or possibly a light lunch.

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    Measurements converted by E.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.