Marinated Asparagus

From A Slice of Paradise. This has been a regular at our house for years. It can be made well in advance. It's quick and easy to assemble for an everyday dinner and pretty enough for a dinner party. I often substitute verjuice for the vinegar. Serve cold.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb fresh asparagus
• 1⁄3 cup chopped tomato

Directions

1. Mix basil, oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Set aside.
2. Cut ends off asparagus.
3. Cook asparagus in a large pot of simmering water for 4 minutes.
4. Drain and put in an ice bath.
5. Remove asparagus to a platter and top with chopped tomato.
6. Pour vinaigrette on asparagus.
7. Chill until ready to serve.