Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon

Cherry tomatoes and asparagus combine in this salad to make the perfect summer supper. Crunchy asparagus, sweet berries and melon, zesty tomatoes and a tangy and flavorful dressing to bring everything together make a scrumptious salad, side dish or topping for a variety of main dishes, such as grilled chicken.

Ingredients:

• 12 Asparagus; Green
• 3.5 ounce Cherry Tomatoes
• 7 ounce Strawberries; small, ripe
• 3.5 ounce Raspberries
• 1/2 Melon; small
• 6 T O&CO. Purple Basil Vinegar
• 3/4 c O&CO. floral olive oil
• O&CO. Fleur de Sel
• Freshly ground black pepper

Method:

• Trim stems of asparagus and cook in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and immerse in ice water.
• Cut the melon into small cubes or scoop out using a melon baller. Rinse and stem strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Quarter them.
• Pour vinegar and olive oil into large salad bowl. Add salt and pepper and whisk to blend.
• Add melon, strawberries and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and stir to coat. Marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
• Gently fold asparagus and raspberries into the salad.