A simple and fresh Greek asparagus salad with Mediterranean flair. Asparagus is cooked slightly but it still has a crunch. The salad is marinated so the flavors really pop. Sprinkling Green seasoning at the end brings the ingredients together and adds the final touch of Greek flavor. It's such a simple and easy recipe with huge flavors.
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Recipe Cuisine: Greek Recipe Category: Vegetables Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1 pound(s) fresh asparagus
- 1 large garden fresh tomato
- cut into slices
- 1/2 small red onion
- sliced thinly
- 2 ounce(s) Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon(s) aged balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch(es) Greek seasoning or oregano
- 15 - pitted Greek olives
Intructions :
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot. Meanwhile
- lay asparagus (keep rubberband on) down
- cut 1 inch off the bottom
- and discard. Then
- cut the 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 the asparagus in a colander. Rinse under cold water and set aside to allow further draining.
- In a large bowl
- mix together the balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- onions
- and olives.
- Add the cooled asparagus and Feta cheese. Mix to coat well. Refrigerate for a few hours (24 hours is best).
- Lay tomatoes on a plate in a circular fashion. Spoon over the asparagus salad. Sprinkle the seasoning over each salad.
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