Story Title: Cooking with Herbs
Episode: 6
Date: 2nd October
Presenter:  Clive Larkman

Want an interesting blend of texture, color and flavour that will add a bit of zap to your dinner? Try an Asparagus and Tomato Salad

Ingredients
Green or purple Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes Dill, Lemon Thyme and Basil

Method

• You can use green or the new purple asparagus that are available in garden centres around the country.
•  Cherry tomatoes, use yellow with purple asparagus, add a contrast in color and texture.
•  Fresh Dill, Lemon Thyme and Basil add real flavour to the salad.
•  Cut Asparagus in to 3cm lengths and tomatoes into quarters.
•  Lightly fry asparagus in wok or fry pan with splash of extra virgin olive oil and Lemon Thyme until tips start to soften (approx 4 mins).
•  Finely chop Dill and Basil mix with teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.
•  Remove Asparagus from heat and let cool.
•  Toss with diced cherry tomatoes and oil/herb mixture. 
•  Serve with garnish of Dill.

Renaissance Herbs

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Website: http://www.renaissanceherbs.net.au