Asparagus salad, Mom's style

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 500 g asparagus, white
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• salt and pepper
• 200g Gouda
• 200 g cooked ham
• 200 g cocktail tomatoes
• 1 handful of peas, frozen
• Dressing (yogurt dressing with herbs)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours 40 minutes

Peel the asparagus, remove any woody ends, and cut the stalks into pieces. Then cook in water with butter, salt, and sugar until al dente. Towards the end, add the frozen peas, drain, and let cool. Cut the cheese and cooked ham into small cubes, and halve the cocktail tomatoes. Mix everything in a bowl with the asparagus and peas, adding a little salt and pepper if desired. Add the yogurt dressing and mix gently. You can also use a ready-made dressing, as you only need a small amount; otherwise, it will be too soupy with the asparagus. Alternatively, make your own yogurt dressing. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Serve with baguette, or you can also use the salad as a side dish for a barbecue. I also found a Parmesan chicken schnitzel very tasty with it.