Easy Asparagus Recipe with Mediterranean Salsa

cherry tomatoes, chopped or halved (place in a small sieve over a bowl to drain a little)

  shallot, finely chopped

garlic clove, finely chopped

chopped fresh parsley leaves

chopped fresh mint leaves (or basil chiffonade, if you prefer)

Salt and pepper, more for later

sumac 

to 3 tsp fresh lemon juice

Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil, more for later

Asparagus, tough ends trimmed (preferably baby asparagus if available)

Water

Zest of 1 lemon