Hot Asparagus Salad(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Fry bacon bits in a skillet until crisp.
Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pan and discard.
Trim asparagus and cut off tips.
Cut stems on the diagonal into pieces 1 inch long.
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.
Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper, then heat to boiling while stirring.
Add bacon bits.
Put lettuce in a warmed bowl.
Pour asparagus mixture over. Sprinkle with eggs, toss and serve warm.