Asparagus Spears Rolled In Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 canned asparagus spears
3/4 c. salad oil
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. dried basil
9 slices thin boiled ham or baked ham

Preparation

Marinate asparagus spears in oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and basil for two hours.
Drain thoroughly.
Cut ham in half crosswise and wrap around asparagus spear, securing with toothpick.
(These may be prepared ahead of time and kept refrigerated until serving time.)