Thursday 30 May 2013

Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

This is a quick-fire, super scrumptious salad which is easy to make and brightens up any Winters day or Summer BBQ dinner. Get creating!





INGREDIENTS
a handful of baby asparagus per person
1/3 packet of cherry tomatoes
1 spring onion finely chopped
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
1 lug of good quality olive oil
juice of half a lemon
1/3 ripped fresh mozzarella
small handful of basil leaves
seasoning to taste

METHOD
Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water whilst you prepare the tomato topping
roughly dice the cherry tomatoes and place in a bowl with the lemon, oil, garlic and onion and salt and pepper
drain the asparagus and arrange on a platter, top with tomato mixture
garnish with mozzarella and basil

Ta-daaah! A taste sensation!

Variations: use blue cheese instead of mozzarella for a stronger flavour or top with Kalamata olives

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