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Abhishek Duggal’s Yellow Heirloom Tomato Caprese with Asparagus and Green Beans

Abhishek Duggal ‘s Yellow Heirloom Tomato Caprese with Asparagus and Green Beans

Ingredients

  • Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Bunch of Asparagus
  • Pound of Green Beans (I used haricort verts)
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • Basil leaves
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Thinly sliced red onion rings – optional
  • Butter lettuce – optional

Directions

  1. Wash, core and cut tomatoes into eighth-sized wedges or wash your grape tomatoes.
  2. Blanch cleaned and trimmed asparagus and green beans in heavily salted rapidly boiling water for about 15 seconds and cool in an ice bath.
  3. Drain and set aside. Drain fresh mozzarella and tear apart into small chunks.
  4. Combine cheese, beans, asparagus and basil in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and serve.
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes + 8 hours

Yield: 6-8 servings


Categories: Heirloom Recipes

Tags: asparagus caprese salad, asparagus recipe contest, asparagus