Asparagus with Fresh Grape Relish

• 1 pound medium fresh asparagus
• 1 cup Water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup each coarsely chopped red and green seedless California grapes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1 Remove thick, woody part of asparagus spears. Bring water and salt to boil. 2 Add asparagus and cook about 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender and still bright green. 3 While asparagus is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic. Add grapes, vinegar, mustard and pepper; heat thoroughly. 4 Spoon half of grape mixture onto serving platter, top with cooked asparagus and spoon remaining grape mixture over asparagus.