Asparagus, Avocado and Cherry Tomato Salad

Total time: 15 minutes
     This is a wonderfully, flavorful, simple salad.  Allow the asparagus to marinate in the vinaigrette for 10 - 20 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients and serving.

 Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• 3oz (90gr) cherry tomatoes
• 6oz (180gr) asparagus
• 2 tbs fresh, snipped chives
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbs good olive oil

 Instructions:

• The vinaigrette: 
• In a bowl, large enough to hold all of the ingredients, mix soy sauce, vinegar and oil.
• The asparagus: 
• Snap off ends of asparagus.  Roll cut asparagus in 1.5 inch (4 cm) lengths. 
• Fill a large saucepan half full of water and bring to a boil over high heat. 
• When boiling, drop in asparagus and parboil for 2 minutes. 
• Drain and immediately rinse with cold water. 
• Spread them on paper towels and pat dry. 
• Add to vinaigrette.
• To finish:
• Cut avocado into cubes; add to asparagus. 
• Slice cherry tomatoes in half; add to asparagus. 
• Snip chives and add. 
• Stir well to combine and serve.