Asparagus and Warm Bacon Dressing

By lascrna

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 3 Tbsp sliced shallots
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 10 minutes or un til crisp, turning once. Remove, drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve drippings.

Add shallots to drippings and cook over medium-high heat until tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combine shallots with drippings, vinegar, mustard, and lemon zest, whisking until blended.

Add asparagus to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain well. Serve with warm dressing and sprinkle with crumbled baon.