Dressed Asparagus Salad

Wonderful summer salad. adapted from Company's comming, diabetic cooking 1 serving = 1 fruit & veggie (cook time includes 1 hr chill time)

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  medium  ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 1  green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2  cloves garlic
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon liquid honey
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons anchovy paste
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  lb fresh asparagus, tough ends broken off
• 1 1⁄2 cups red onions, very thinly sliced
• 2  tablespoons pitted ripe olives, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Process first 10 ingredients in blender for about 1 minute until smooth.
2. Chill for 1 hour to blend flavours.
3. Steam asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes until tender crisp.
4. Drain, rinse in cold water until completely cool, drain well.
5. Arrange asparagus on a small platter with onion.
6. Scatter with olives.
7. Drizzle dressing over top.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.