Grilled Asparagus with Chilli Salsa

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Grilled Asparagus with Chilli Salsa

 

 

Chilli Salsa, to serve (recipe below)

3 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed

4 teaspoons olive oil

 

 

1. Make salsa as recipe directs.

 

2. Toss asparagus in oil.

 

3. Preheat char-grill or barbecue to high. Grill asparagus for 4 to 5

minutes or until tender but still bright green.

 

4. Transfer to a platter; top with salsa and serve.

 

 

 

TIP: Serve salsa with other grilled vegies, too.

 

TIP: For less heat, remove seeds from chillies.

 

 

 

Serves 6.

 

 

 

 

 

Chilli Salsa

 

 

2 small ripe tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

2 long red chillies, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (cilantro)

8 teaspoons olive oil

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar

 

 

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

 

2. Cover with plastic food wrap; refrigerate until needed. Best served

at room temperature.

 

 

Makes about 1 1/3 cups.