Asparagus with Tomato and Feta

This is a delicious side dish, and it only takes minutes to put together. The tomato mixture can be prepared a day a head.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

2  tomatoes, large and sweet, de-seeded
1  shallots, minced
1  garlic clove, minced
1  tbs lemon juice
500 grams asparagus, steamed (1 lb)
4  basil leaves, sliced into thin strips
50 grams feta cheese (2 oz)
    salt and freshly ground pepper
 

Place tomatoes into a bowl, add shallot, garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix everything together. Keep it for up to a day in the fridge before serving.

Steam asparagus for 2 minutes. Immediately immerse in ice cold water to stop cooking processes. This step also maintains that nice vivid green colour.

Serve asparagus on individual plates, spoon tomato mixture on top, crumble feta cheese and sprinkle basil leaves. Enjoy!!

TIP DU JOUR:
If you are in a rush or you can’t find good and sweet tomatoes, buy a good quality fresh salsa and skip one step in making this dish. To modify it, use blue cheese instead of feta.

Also try sprinkling fresh oregano instead of basil.