These asparagus spears are a dream, one of my favorites because they are easy to make ahead. Marinated fresh asparagus spheres in seasoned rice vinegar with herbs and garlic, then wrapped in a salty prosciutto. No cooking involved! Guaranteed to please your guests.

Ingredients

• 1-pound fresh, thin stalk asparagus
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• ¼ cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar
• 2 cloves of fresh grated or pressed garlic
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 3-oz package of prosciutto

Process

1. Clean the asparagus and trim off ends. Place in a gallon zip-lock bag with the rest of the ingredients except the prosciutto.
2. Marinate in the refrigerator at least an hour or more.
3. When ready to plate, and serve, slice prosciutto slices into thin strips horizontally and set aside.
4. Remove asparagus from the marinade (do not rinse).
5. With a thin strip of prosciutto begin winding it up the stalk from the base of the asparagus to the top.
6. Plate the spears and refrigerate until ready to serve.