Marilyn Martin's Recipe

Citrus Vinegarette & Cherry Tomato Salad

Category: Recipes

Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon basil, finely sliced

Instructions
1. In a bowl add lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

2. Stir until evenly mixed.

3. Add basil.

4. Serve on Cherry Tomato Salad.

Cherry Tomato Salad recipe

Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red cherry tomatoes
1 cup yellow tear drop tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced finely
4 ounce goat cheese
Balsamic vinegar
French baguette

Instructions
1. Blanch the asparagus. NOTE: “Blanch” means to place vegetables into boiling water for approximately 45 seconds, take them out and then place them in ice cold water.

2. Lightly coat grill pan with olive oil, then heat pan.

3. Grill the asparagus.

4. Remove asparagus from grill and slice on a cutting board.

5. Add asparagus, red cherry tomatoes, yellow tear drop tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and fresh basil into a large mixing bowl and toss.

6. Add citrus vinaigrette to content of mixing bowl and toss.

7. Place salad on plate and crumble goat cheese over salad.

8. Top with balsamic vinegar and toasted French baguettes.