directions
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1
Trim asparagus to 4 inch lengths
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2
Cook asparagus with 2 tablespoons water in a covered dish on HIGH power in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes
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3
Drain and rinse in cold water; Drain well
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4
Stack basil leaves and mince
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5
Combine with vinegar, oils, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a small bowl, whisking to combine. Wrap each asparagus spear in a slice of prosciutto
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6
Arrange 4 wrapped asparagus on each lettuce leaf and top with blue cheese
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7
Drizzle with dressing.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE
ingredients
- 32 asparagus spears
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 32 slices prosciutto, 4 inches long
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 8 butter lettuce leaves