Name: Asparagus with tomato vinaigrette
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoon dijon mustard; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 600 gram asparagus, trimmed; 2 medium (400g) ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped coarsely; 1/4 cup (40g) toasted pine nuts, chopped coarsely; 1/3 cup lightly packed baby basil leaves; bread, for serving

Asparagus with tomato vinaigrette

Piquant tomato vinaigrette makes a wonderful dressing for tender steamed asparagus spears. Serve as a starter, or as a side dish for a meat, chicken or fish main.

Ingredients

1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon dijon mustard

salt and freshly ground black pepper

600 gram asparagus, trimmed

2 medium (400g) ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped coarsely

1/4 cup (40g) toasted pine nuts, chopped coarsely

1/3 cup lightly packed baby basil leaves

bread, for serving

Method

1.Combine the oil, juice and mustard in a screw-top jar; shake well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2.Boil, steam or microwave the asparagus until just tender; drain. Place asparagus on a serving platter or plates.

3.Combine dressing and tomato in a bowl; stir well. Spoon over asparagus.

4.Sprinkle with pine nuts and basil leaves. Serve with bread.

The dressing can be made a day ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave.
Note

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