Grill Asparagus With Mustard Dressing

ChrisMc's Note:

Here's a tasty summer recipe from Charlie Palmer's Casual Cooking.

• Total Time: 18 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 lb green onion
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt
• fresh-ground pepper
• 2 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Break the woody ends from the asparagus and use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin.
2. Trim roots and excess greens from the onions; the onions should be about the same length as the asparagus spears.
3. Toss the onions and asparagus with 1/4 cup of the oil and the salt and pepper.
4. Place the vegetables either on the grill or on a baking sheet in a 500 degree oven.
5. Grill or roast for about 8 minutes, turning frequently, until slightly crisp and caramelized.
6. Remove from oven with tongs (carefully).
7. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and remaining oil.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and serve warm.