Grilled Asparagus with Caper Vinaigrette

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
• 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, *divided*
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• Cooking spray
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons capers, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup small basil leaves

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

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.

3. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 Tblsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp mustard, 1/2 tsp pepper, and minced 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.