Salads and Vegetables: Vegetable Dishes: Asparagus with Fresh Grape Relish

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

Author: California Table Grape Commission
Date: May 17, 2005

Suggestions: Serve with broiled fish or chicken breast.

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins

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.