Dressed Asparagus Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe tomato, quartered
• 1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends broken off
• 1 1/2 cups red onions, very thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Process first 10 ingredients in blender for about 1 minute until smooth.

2. 2

   Chill for 1 hour to blend flavours.

3. 3

   Steam asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes until tender crisp.

4. 4

   Drain, rinse in cold water until completely cool, drain well.

5. 5

   Arrange asparagus on a small platter with onion.

6. 6

   Scatter with olives.

7. 7

   Drizzle dressing over top.

8. 8

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.