Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Grilled asparagus drizzle with a mildly sweet and tangy vinaigrette. It's a simple side dish that packs a ton of flavor, and pair beautifully next to fish, chicken or beef.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, grilled vegetable, grilling, spring

Prep Time 2

Additional Time 3

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 202

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Staub Pure Grill, Graphite Grey, 10 - Graphite Grey (1203018)

Ingredients

FOR VINAIGRETTE:

1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1½ teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for asparagus
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for asparagus
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce or low-sodium tamari
1/2 to 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for asparagus

FOR THE GRILLED ASPARAGUS

1 bunch asparagus tough ends trimmed and discarded
2 small lemons cut in half

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

In a glass jar add the garlic, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, vinegar, coconut aminos and olive oil. Secure lid and shake to combine. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.

MAKE THE GRILLED ASPARAGUS:

Preheat an outdoor grill (or use a grill pan to medium-high heat) to 350℉ to 400℉ (or 180℃ to 200℃).
Place trimmed asparagus and lemon halves in a shallow dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season only the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the asparagus and lemon halves on the preheated grill grates. Grill the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes per side until just tender.
Transfer both the asparagus and lemons to a serving dish. Use tongs to carefully squeeze a grilled lemon halve over top and then drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette.
Serve extra grilled lemons on the side.
The remaining dressing can be saved and refrigerated for another purpose.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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