Saturday, July 11, 2020

Asparagus & Tomato Salad

Asparagus & Tomato Salad

2 lbs fresh asparagus, cut into 2" pieces
Boiling water
Salt

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, quartered and chopped OR Grapes tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, herb and garlic recommended 
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

 Dressing:
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp chives
1 1/2 tsp parsley
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Blanch asparagus in boiling water and salt for 3 minutes until bright green and drain. Plunge into ice water in a large bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes until cold. Drain & place in a salad bowl.

Add next 4 ingrediants and toss. Combine all ingrediants for the Lemon Dressing in a jar with a tight
fitting lid. Shake well. Drizzle over asparagus mixture, toss and serve.

Makes approximately 6 cups.