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Grilled Asparagus Caesar Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden Christner
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads, Appetizers, Side-dishes
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American with Italian influence

Description

This Grilled Asparagus Caesar is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic salad. Tender grilled asparagus, crispy sourdough croutons, and a homemade Caesar dressing come together for a light and satisfying meal or side dish.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Grilled Asparagus:

  • 2 pounds asparagus spears
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder, for sprinkling
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

Caesar Dressing:

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

Caesar Dressing:

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine garlic, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Emulsify: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a creamy dressing forms.
  3. Set Aside: Set aside or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Grilled Asparagus:

  1. Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Let the grates get hot for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare Asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. Toss with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Prepare Croutons: Brush sourdough slices with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and garlic powder.
  4. Grill: Place asparagus spears on the grill (perpendicular to the grates). Grill for 5-6 minutes, tossing occasionally, until slightly charred. Add sourdough to the grill at the same time and grill for 1-2 minutes per side, until toasted with grill marks.
  5. Assemble: Remove asparagus and bread from the grill. Slice or tear the sourdough into crouton-sized pieces.
  6. Dress and Serve: Place grilled asparagus on a plate. Drizzle with Caesar dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, sourdough croutons, and finely grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The Caesar dressing can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust the amount of Caesar dressing to your preference.
  • Use a grill basket if you’re concerned about asparagus falling through the grates.
  • You can also use a grill pan or oven broiler for this recipe.
  • Leftover dressing will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg