Asparagus Vinaigrette * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus
3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/4 c. salad oil
2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 hard-boiled egg
2 sweet gherkins
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Cook and drain asparagus; arrange in shallow dish.
Mix all other ingredients except egg and gherkins in jar; shake well to combine.
Pour over asparagus.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour, turning spears several times.
Arrange on platter, sprinkle with finely chopped egg and gherkins.
Serves 8.