Asparagus and Ham with Sweet Gherkins

Ingredients

• Fresh asparagus, steamed to just done but still firm/crisp
• Thinly sliced ham slices
• Slices of sweet gherkin pickles
• Buttered bread, such as white, wheat, rye or pumpernickel

Procedure

1. Take desired bread and spread with a thin layer of softened butter. Trim and cut in half. Roll asparagus spears and sweet gherkins with thin slices of ham and place on the bread. Trim again if nescessary.

Notes

Tip: Buttering the bread before adding the filling helps keep the bread from absorbing too much liquid.

Content by Renee Shelton. Recipe from Renee Shelton's recipe files. This recipe was first published on PastrySampler.com on September 10, 2010. It was updated on October 13, 2020.