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Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette in serving bowl.
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4.75 from 4 votes

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
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

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