Italian Marinated Grape Tomatoes and Asparagus

Submitted by glynn117

"Use the freshest ingredients and you will get the freshest tasting salad ever!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 lb grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 lb asparagus, bottom 2/3 peeled with peeler (optional)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil, best you can afford
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. In a large 12" skillet, bring water to boil.
2. Add a little salt if desired.
3. Cook asparagus for 2-3 minutes then drain and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. Cut asparagus into 1" pieces.
5. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together and stir gently.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
7. Can be made 1 day ahead.