Hot Asparagus Salad(Serves 4)  
["6 slices bacon, diced", "1 lb. asparagus, preferably medium size", "1 c. wine vinegar", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. mustard (dry)", "salt", "pepper, freshly ground", "1 qt. lettuce leaves, shredded (Boston or romaine)", "2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped"]
["Fry bacon bits in a skillet until crisp.", "Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.", "Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pan and discard.", "Trim asparagus and cut off tips.", "Cut stems on the diagonal into pieces 1 inch long.", "Add stems to skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until they are crisply tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Add tips and cook 1 minute longer.", "Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper, then heat to boiling while stirring.", "Add bacon bits.", "Put lettuce in a warmed bowl.", "Pour asparagus mixture over. Sprinkle with eggs, toss and serve warm."]
["bacon", "wine vinegar", "sugar", "salt", "pepper", "lettuce leaves", "eggs"]