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Mina's Quick-Fix Asparagus Salad

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Ingredients for 3 servings:

  • 500 g asparagus, cut into approx. 3 cm diagonal pieces
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch of spring onions, cut into 1 cm pieces
  • 1 clove(s) garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small lemon(s)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (raspberry or wild berry balsamic)
  • some basil leaves

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Peel the asparagus, trim off the ends, and cut into pieces. Sauté in a little butter for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then remove and place on a large, flat plate. In the same pan, briefly sauté the halved tomatoes and sliced ​​spring onions until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper, and spread over the asparagus. Make a vinaigrette with the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, raspberry balsamic vinegar, and a grated garlic clove and drizzle over the vegetables. Garnish with a few basil leaves. Serve while still warm. Super quick and also a delicious side dish for meat.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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