Jumbo Asparagus Salad with Parma Ham, Parmesan, and Lemon Vinaigrette

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 1993

Three techniques--boiling, steaming, and microwaving--are compared to determine the best and easiest method of preparing perfectly cooked asparagus.

SERVES 4

TIME 40 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To determine the best and easiest asparagus recipe for jumbo or medium spears, we tried boiling and microwaving. But in the end, steaming got our vote as the best asparagus recipe. Not only was it faster than boiling, it resulted in a more ...

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