Greek Style Asparagus Antipasto

Another great asparagus recipe to serve during your outdoor entertaining in this glorious month of May.

Greek Style Asparagus Antipasto

For PDF copy of recipe, Greek Style Asparagus Antipasto

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup sweet onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
• 6 spears Asparagus, sliced in 1/8-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped (about 6)
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/3 cup goat feta cheese, crumbled or chopped

Directions:

1. Sauté onions with grapeseed oil until translucent.
2. Add asparagus, peppers, lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and cook for about more 3 minutes.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In small bowl, mix tomatoes, thyme, oregano.
6. Add cooled asparagus mixture.
7. Add feta cheese and toss.
8. Store in refrigerator for a least 1 hour.
9. Serve with whole grain crackers as an appetizer or use as topping for chicken, fish, or beef.