Grilled Asparagus with Caper Vinaigrette
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro
If you're grilling your main dish for dinner, go ahead and grill the vegetable side dish, too. Grilling adds flavor to the asparagus, as does the tangy caper vinaigrette that's drizzled over the spears.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Place asparagus in a shallow dish. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing well to coat. Place asparagus on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning after 2 minutes.
Step 3
Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and next 3 ingredients (through garlic); stir with a whisk. Slowly pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in capers. Arrange asparagus on a serving platter; drizzle with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with basil.
Chef's Notes
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They are yummiest yummi
mcsilvia's Review
Very nice recipe. I took the easy way out and just drizzled a lemon infused olive oil over the grilled asparagus.
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Ericar1477's Review
Very good and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly. Great for a side at a family dinner, will definitely be making this again soon.
CherylTaylor's Review
Fantastic, this is great for everyday and for entertaining too!
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jimwilkins's Review
This makes asparagus taste great. What more can I say?
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jds317's Review
My husband and I eat a lot of asparagus and this is our favorite recipe! You can't go wrong with it. I've grilled the asparagus, but this is also yummy if you cook the asparagus on the stove or in the oven. Sometimes I add the garlic to the asparagus while it's cooking. If I don't have fresh basil I'll either add dried to the vinaigrette, or add dried to the asparagus while it's cooking, or leave it out. It's good any way. I've taken it to dinner parties and it's been a hit there. I highly recommend this one!
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