Asparagus Vinaigrette *
["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"]
["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."]
["fresh asparagus", "cider vinegar", "salad oil", "salt", "pepper", "sugar", "egg", "sweet gherkins", "olive oil"]