Grilled Asparagus With Tomato Caper Vinaigrette

It’s char grilled, it’s salty, it’s lemony, this dish is a refreshing start to the summer and pairs nicely with a tasty steak on the Barbie.

Difficulty: Beginner Preparation Time: 10min

Yields: 8 Servings Total Time: 20min

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lbs Asparagus Spears,trimmed

• 10 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided

• 1/4 cup Capers, drained

• 2 tbsp. fresh Lemon Juice

• 2 tbsp. White Wine Vinegar

• 2 tbsp. Parsley, finely chopped

• 2 Plum Tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice

• 1/4 Cup Red Onion

• Kosher Salt

• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Procedure:

Heat gas grill or stove top grill to high.

Coat asparagus with 2 tbsp. of oil and a couple of pinches of salt. Grill asparagus until charred in spots and bright green. This should take about 4 minutes. Remove from grill. Wisk remaining 8 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar in a large bowl. Add capers, parsley, tomato, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the asparagus as it comes off the grill and serve!