Asparagus Cocktail

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus
• 4 ounces diced ham
• 4 pineapple rings
• 8 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon cognac
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• cayenne pepper
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• freshly chopped parsley

Recipe

• 1 prepare the asparagus by cutting off any woody stems and washing under cold running water. chop into 1 inch lengths then boil in salted water for 10 minutes or until just tender. drain and cool.
• 2 meanwhile, dice the ham and chop the pineapple rings.
• 3 mix together the asparagus, ham and pineapple rings in a bowl.
• 4 line 4 individual glasses or dishes with lettuce leaves then pile the asparagus mixture on top.
• 5 in another bowl, place the mayonnaise, cognac, lemon juice and cayenne and mix well. divide equally between the glasses.
• 6 garnish with slices of hard boiled egg and chopped parsley. chill for 10 minutes.