Asparagus With Balsamic Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None medium tomato, a small cross scored into bottom
7 oz asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp small basil leaves

Preparation

Blanch tomato in boiling water for 10 seconds then shock in ice water for 1 min. Peel tomato then cut into quarters. Discard seeds and core then chop flesh finely.
Preheat grill and oil grates. Grill asparagus for 5 mins, or until tender. Arrange on a serving platter.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, and tomato. Season to taste then drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with basil leaves to serve.