Asparagus with Fresh Grape Relish 

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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

Try this steamed or grilled asparagus topped with a fresh grape relish.

Suggestions:

Serve with broiled fish or chicken breast.

Ingredients:

1 lb medium fresh asparagus

1 cup water

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsp olive oil

2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup each coarsely chopped red and green seedless California grapes

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Dijon-style mustard

1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Remove thick, woody part of asparagus spears. Bring water and salt to boil. Add asparagus and cook about 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender and still bright green.

While asparagus is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic. Add grapes, vinegar, mustard and pepper; heat thoroughly.

Spoon half of grape mixture onto serving platter, top with cooked asparagus and spoon remaining grape mixture over asparagus.

Variations:

The fresh grape relish also works well with grilled asparagus.

Author:

California Table Grape Commission
CA Table Grape Commission