Name: Asparagus with balsamic dressing
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium (190g) tomato; 200 gram asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon small basil leaves

Asparagus with balsamic dressing

A quick, easy and exciting twist on asparagus that works as a side dish, a buffet dish or barbecue platter.

Ingredients

1 medium (190g) tomato

200 gram asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

1 tablespoon small basil leaves

Method

1.To peel and seed the tomato, cut a shallow cross on the smooth end of tomato. Drop into boiling water for 10 seconds, drain and place in iced water for 1 minute. Peel the skin from the tomato, cut into quarters, discard the seeds and core, then chop the flesh finely.

2.Cook asparagus on a heated, lightly oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) for about 5 minutes or until tender.

3.Serve drizzled with the combined oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and tomato; sprinkle with basil leaves.

The dressing can be made several days ahead. The asparagus can be served hot or at room temperature.
Note

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