Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. tarragon vinegar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 (7 oz.) jar artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained & quartered
  • 3/4 c. sliced ripe olives
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar sliced pimiento, drained
  • 3 tbsp. chopped onion
  • Bibb lettuce leaves
  • 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced

Method

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
  • Cook asparagus, covered, in boiling salted water 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp- tender; drain.
  • Combine next 5 ingredients in a small jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Set aside.
  • Layer asparagus spears, artichoke hearts, olive, pimiento and onion in a shallow dish; pour dressing over vegetables. Cover and chill several hours or overnight; drain well. Arrange salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with egg slices.