Warm Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt to taste
• 1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil