Grilled Asparagus and Onions with Balsamic Vinegar
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 7
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Ingredients
- 2 large bunches of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 large vidalia onion, cut into 1/4
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or gorganzola cheese
- 1/2 cup dates or figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
- seasoned salt 
 
A delicious salad for a summer party.
 
Directions

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  • Heat gas grill to medium heat.
  • Place asparagus and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, (about 6 tsp.), season
    with salt and pepper. Turn vegetables a few times to coat all peices with oil. Place on grill
    tray on the grill. Close the lid and grill for 5 minutes. Open, turn vegetables to brown other
    side; cook another 5-10 minutes. As vegetables get done, asparagus will be done before onion,
    remove to baking sheet while rest continue cooking.
  • When done, set aside while you mix dressing. In small bowl combine vinegar, thyme and 1/4 cup
    olive oil.
  • Place asparagus on serving platter, pour 1/2 dressing over; toss to coat. Scatter onions over
    asparagus and drizzle with more dressing. Sprinkle with blue cheese, dates or figs and pinenuts.
    Serve.


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