Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Grilled asparagus drizzle with a mildly sweet and tangy vinaigrette. It's a simple side dish that packs a ton of flavor, and pair beautifully next to fish, chicken or beef.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic (finely minced or grated)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for asparagus)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more for asparagus)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce or low-sodium tamari)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for asparagus)
• 1 bunch asparagus (tough ends trimmed and discarded)
• 2 small lemons (cut in half)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: ---
2. 2In a glass jar add the garlic, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, vinegar, coconut aminos and olive oil. Secure lid and shake to combine. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. 3--- MAKE THE GRILLED ASPARAGUS: ---
4. 4Preheat an outdoor grill (or use a grill pan to medium-high heat) to 350℉ to 400℉ (or 180℃ to 200℃).
5. 5Place trimmed asparagus and lemon halves in a shallow dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season only the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Place the asparagus and lemon halves on the preheated grill grates. Grill the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes per side until just tender.
7. 7Transfer both the asparagus and lemons to a serving dish. Use tongs to carefully squeeze a grilled lemon halve over top and then drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette.Serve extra grilled lemons on the side.
8. 8The remaining dressing can be saved and refrigerated for another purpose.