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Looking for an easy and delicious asparagus side dish? How about trying this asparagus with mediterranean salsa recipe tonight! I love green asparagus topped with this salsa made with a mix of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, Italian parsley and toasted pine nuts. Plus a hint of lemon and drizzle of olive oil. Simple and flavor-packed, this is a great way to enjoy asparagus in a new way! Ready in just about 15-minutes, it seems all too good to be this quick and easy.<\/p>\n

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\nHow to cook asparagus<\/h2>\n

I am fond of grilled vegetables, but asparagus is of those things I also enjoy blanched or even pan fried. Both methods of cooking asparagus are super quick, and you really can\u2019t mess it up.<\/p>\n

How to blanch or steam asparagus<\/h3>\n

You can either blanch it in boiling water, use a steamer basket, or simply steam it in a skillet with a little water. If asparagus is the only thing I am blanching, then I tend to go for the skillet method. It takes mere minutes and is super easy. Just add enough water to just cover the bottom of the pan. Cover and let steam until al dente. Voila. Done.<\/p>\n

How to pan fry asparagus<\/h3>\n

You could also pan-fry asparagus. To make pan-fried asparagus, cook spears in a little bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat until the bottoms start to turn brown. Then flip the spears over and cook another couple minutes until they are crisp-tender. A heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet<\/a> are great for this. It allows you to char the asparagus a little while still keeping it lightly cooked and crisp on the inside.<\/p>\n

Grilling asparagus is also a great option<\/h3>\n

And since summer is just around the corner there is also the option to throw it on the grill. I love this, as you also get some smokey flavors.<\/p>\n

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\nWays to adapt this recipe<\/h2>\n

This salsa can also be made with your favorite type of green olives instead of kalamata olives (my personal favorite!). You could also use sweet cherry tomatoes for some fresh summer flavors in this recipe and for garlic lovers, feel free to add a clove of minced garlic to the mix. And if you wanted to add a little crumbled feta cheese, I definitely wouldn\u2019t say no! Freshly grated parmesan would also be a nice option!<\/p>\n

What to serve with this Mediterranean asparagus recipe<\/h2>\n

As this is served with quite a bit of salsa, I like to serve it with something that compliments the flavors. Potatoes are a great choice. As is salmon baked in the oven or grilled chicken at your next barbeque. I recently served this with quiche and an arugula salad and it was also a great hit. Otherwise, if you are looking to enjoy it as a light lunch, serve it up with some crusty bread and a high-quality olive oil and some coarse sea salt (like Flor de Sal do Algarve<\/a>) for dipping (or maybe balsamico instead). Or even a second side salad, such as tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil. And don\u2019t worry about leftovers, they are great tossed in with a salad, and especially great with a simple potato salad.<\/p>\n

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