Grilled Asparagus With Parmesan Salsa |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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You can make this recipe a day early and serve it chilled. Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 (1/2-inch-thick) sweet onion slice |
1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
1 small tomato, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) |
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
dash of salt |
dash of pepper |
Directions:
1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired.
2. Stir together 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and garlic. Combine asparagus with vegetable oil mixture in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Sprinkle evenly with 1/8 tsp. salt.
3. Brush sweet onion slice evenly on both sides with 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
4. Grill onion slice and asparagus, without grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°). Grill onion slice 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill asparagus 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender.
5. Finely chop onion. Stir together onion, tomato, and next 3 ingredients. Serve salsa with warm asparagus.
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