Grilled Asparagus with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette by Anna Russell The vinaigrette can be prepared a day ahead and reheated. Grapeseed oil, Virgin Olive oil, and Canada’s only non-GMO oil, Camelina, can withstand higher temperatures than extra virgin olive oil so they are better choices for grilling and high temperature cooking. 1 bunch Ontario asparagus, woody stems snapped off 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, or camelina oil 3 strips of bacon 1 shallot, minced ⅛ cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp fresh or dried dill freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt, taste grated or shaved Parmesan or Beemster XO for garnish, optional To prepare vinaigrette, heat a sauté pan over medium-high. With kitchen scissors, cut bacon into small pieces over pan or chop with a knife and add to pan. Brown until just crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon reserving 2 Tbsp of bacon drippings in the pan. If there aren’t enough drippings, add virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil to the pan. Sauté minced shallot in the drippings until softened. Reduce the temperature to low and whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar and dill. Return crisped bacon to the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you make this ahead, keep covered in the fridge and then reheat in a saucepan over low heat until just warmed through. Preheat grill to hot. Brush asparagus and the grill with virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil. Place spears on the grill over direct heat and cook until just tender, turning once, about 5 mins total. If you don’t have a grill, asparagus can be blanched in boiling water or steamed. Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and spoon warm vinaigrette over top. Garnish with grated or shaved cheese, if desired. Serves 4 - 6 as a first course or side dish. Pair with a Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc. RETURN TO THE RECIPES PRINTABLE

GRILLED ASPARAGUS & WARM VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Asparagus with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

by Anna Russell

The vinaigrette can be prepared a day ahead and reheated. Grapeseed oil, Virgin Olive oil, and Canada’s only non-GMO oil, Camelina, can withstand higher temperatures than extra virgin olive oil so they are better choices for grilling and high temperature cooking.

•1 bunch Ontario asparagus, woody stems snapped off
•1 Tbsp virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, or camelina oil
•3 strips of bacon
•1 shallot, minced
•⅛ cup red wine vinegar
•1 tsp dijon mustard
•1 tsp sugar
•1 tsp fresh or dried dill
•freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt, taste
•grated or shaved Parmesan or Beemster XO for garnish, optional

To prepare vinaigrette, heat a sauté pan over medium-high. With kitchen scissors, cut bacon into small pieces over pan or chop with a knife and add to pan. Brown until just crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon reserving 2 Tbsp of bacon drippings in the pan. If there aren’t enough drippings, add virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil to the pan. Sauté minced shallot in the drippings until softened. Reduce the temperature to low and whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar and dill. Return crisped bacon to the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you make this ahead, keep covered in the fridge and then reheat in a saucepan over low heat until just warmed through.

Preheat grill to hot. Brush asparagus and the grill with virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil. Place spears on the grill over direct heat and cook until just tender, turning once, about 5 mins total. If you don’t have a grill, asparagus can be blanched in boiling water or steamed.

Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and spoon warm vinaigrette over top. Garnish with grated or shaved cheese, if desired.

Serves 4 - 6 as a first course or side dish.

Pair with a Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc.

RETURN TO THE RECIPES

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