Grilled Asparagus & Egg Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
To celebrate spring how about serving this Grilled Asparagus and Egg salad (a perfect way to use some of those Easter eggs)!
Ingredients
| ½ cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling | ||
| 1 bunch ‘fat’ asparagus, washed and trimmed | ||
| Meyer lemon juice | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Shallot | 1 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Lemon zest | 1/2 Teaspoon, grated | |
| 1 tablespoon minced thyme | ||
| Sugar | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Kosher Salt and fresh ground pepper | ||
| 2 hardboiled eggs, peeled and chopped | ||
| 3 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled | ||
| Shaved parmesan for garnish if desired | ||
Directions
Spread the asparagus across a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and generously salt and pepper. Roll the asparagus around until it is completely coated. Grill asparagus on high heat, flipping occasionally until tender crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Return to baking sheet and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, shallot, lemon zest, thyme, sugar and some salt and pepper. Set aside. Note: dressing can be made the day prior.
Cut the asparagus into 2” pieces. In a large bowl toss together the cut asparagus, eggs and bacon with the dressing. Garnish with parmesan shavings if desired.
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In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, shallot, lemon zest, thyme, sugar and some salt and pepper. Set aside. Note: dressing can be made the day prior.
Cut the asparagus into 2” pieces. In a large bowl toss together the cut asparagus, eggs and bacon with the dressing. Garnish with parmesan shavings if desired.
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