CHERRY TOMATO SALAD (WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE)

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD (WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE) image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red cherry tomatoes
1 cup yellow tear drop tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ cup fresh basil, sliced finely
4 ounce goat cheese
Balsamic vinegar
French baguette

Steps:

1. Blanch the asparagus. NOTE: "Blanch" means to place vegetables into boiling water for approximately 45 seconds, take them out and then place them in ice cold water. 2. Lightly coat grill pan with olive oil, then heat pan. 3. Grill the asparagus. 4. Remove asparagus from grill and slice on a cutting board. 5. Add asparagus, red cherry tomatoes, yellow tear drop tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and fresh basil into a large mixing bowl and toss. 6. Add citrus vinaigrette to content of mixing bowl and toss. 7. Place salad on plate and crumble goat cheese over salad. 8. Top with balsamic vinegar and toasted French baguettes.