Dairy Free Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Chives Recipe

Not being able to eat dairy does not limit your starter options. This delicious grilled asparagus is served in a lemon and chive dressing. It is a light starter which goes well with almost any main course.

Grilled Asparagus Starter

Ingredients -

For the Asparagus:

24 asparagus spears, hard stalks cut off
Olive oil
Bowl of ice water

For the Vinaigrette:

3 or 4 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 shallot, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper

Preparation:

Bring a pan of salt water to the boil. Add the asparagus and blanch. Remove the asparagus and place in the ice water then drain. Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and put it on the griddle. Cook, turning now and then, until nicely market and browned all over. Mix the lemon juice with the olive oil, shallot and chives. Season with the salt and pepper. Place 6 asparagus spears on each of 4 plates. Dress with the lemon and chive vinaigrette.

Serves 4