Hot Asparagus Salad(Serves 4)

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 lb. asparagus, preferably medium size
• 1 c. wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. mustard (dry)
• salt
• pepper, freshly ground
• 1 qt. lettuce leaves, shredded (Boston or romaine)
• 2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped

1. Fry bacon bits in a skillet until crisp.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pan and discard.
4. Trim asparagus and cut off tips.
5. Cut stems on the diagonal into pieces 1 inch long.
6. Add stems to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until they are crisply tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Add tips and cook 1 minute longer.
7. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper, then heat to boiling while stirring.
8. Add bacon bits.
9. Put lettuce in a warmed bowl.
10. Pour asparagus mixture over. Sprinkle with eggs, toss and serve warm.

bacon, wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, lettuce leaves, eggs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=226263 (may not work)