Marinated Asparagus - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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