Asparagus Greek Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Steam asparagus to liking. (I like mine still crunchy)
• 2. Place cooked asparagus into a flat oval bowl (or small platter) Sprinkle salad dressing over asparagus.
• 3. Sprinkle crumbled feta over all. Surround with a ring of olives. Serve cold.

GREEK ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and trim asparagus,disgarding the tough ends.
• Cut each spear into 3 pieces.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook asparagus about 2 minutes.
• Drain and rince in cool water to stop the cooking.
• Combine the asparagus, pepper strips, artichokes, parsley and Feta in a large bowl.
• Mix all of the dressing ingredients together and whisk to blend.
• Pour over asparagus mixture & toss.
• Chill several hours.

GREEK ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot. Meanwhile, lay asparagus (keep rubberband on) down and cut off 1 inch off the bottom and discard. Then cut remaining asparagus into 4 equal lengths.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Drain asparagus in a colander and rinse under cold water and set aside to allow further draining.
• 4. In a large bowl add the asparagus, onion, olives, balsamic and olive oil. Mix to incorporate. Add feta cheese. Refrigerate for a few hrs (24 is best).
• 5. Lay tomatoes on a plate in a circular fashion and spoon over the asparagus salad. Sprinkle the seasoning over each salad.