Asparagus With Warm Bacon And Sherry Vinaigrette

Recipe Ingredients

4		Thickly-sliced strips smoked bacon
		Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons	45ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh thyme leaves - stripped from stems
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Kosher salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Vegetables
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Asparagus - washed, and Tough ends removed
		Kosher salt - as needed
1/4		Red onion - cut into thin (medium)
		Lengthwise slivers

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain on a double thickness of paper towel. Cut into 1/4-inch crosswise pieces and set aside.

To make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk the vinaigrette ingredients, including a grinding of black pepper. Set aside.

Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

Transfer the asparagus to a large deep platter. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and slivered red onion. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source:
"Weber's Recipes at http://www.weber.com"

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