BBQ & Grill

Fresh Asparagus Tomato Salad

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Drescription

Topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
  • 1 pound thin fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine salad greens, asparagus, tomatoes and basil.
  2. For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.
  3. Pour vinaigrette over greens mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

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