Grilled Asparagus with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
Ready in 15 minutes, grilled asparagus with lemon-caper vinaigrette is a side exquisite enough for a holiday, yet easy enough for a Monday.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
Grilled Asparagus
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Garnish
- fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, capers, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil, until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Grilled Asparagus
Cut off the bottom one-inch of each stalk and discard. Toss the remaining part of the stalk in olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until charred.
Remove from the grill, and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Toss in a bowl with the lemon-caper vinaigrette. Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.5mg