Greek Asparagus Salad

Name: Greek Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus; 1 large garden fresh tomato cut into slices; 1/2 small red onion sliced thinly; 2 oz feta cheese; 2 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar; 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 pinch Greek seasoning or oregano; 15 pitted Greek olives

By Nick Monfire
@HealthStrategyX

It's such a simple and easy recipe with huge flavors.

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I'm in love with this salad! The asparagus is cooked perfectly. Marinating the salad allows the flavors to marry together and elevates the flavors in this simple salad. Great for a summertime al fresco dinner! The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 lb

fresh asparagus
1 large

garden fresh tomato cut into slices
1/2 small

red onion sliced thinly
2 oz

feta cheese
2 Tbsp

aged balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch

Greek seasoning or oregano
15

pitted Greek olives

How to Make Greek Asparagus Salad

Step-by-Step

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.
Meanwhile, lay asparagus (keep rubberband on) down and cut off 1 inch off the bottom and discard. Then cut remaining asparagus into 4 equal lengths.
You should have 4 separate piles of asparagus. Add the bottom pile (thickest) to the boiling water for 30 seconds. Then add the next thickest pile for 30 seconds. Then the next thickest pile for 30 seconds followed by the tips for 30 seconds.
Drain asparagus in a colander and rinse under cold water and set aside to allow further draining.
In a large bowl add the asparagus, onion, olives, balsamic and olive oil. Mix to incorporate. Add feta cheese. Refrigerate for a few hrs (24 is best).
Lay tomatoes on a plate in a circular fashion and spoon over the asparagus salad. Sprinkle the seasoning over each salad.