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Leftover grilled asparagus

Dave MP | Jun 2, 201808:45 AM 18
Asparagus Side Dish

I grilled some asparagus last night and we have a fair amount leftover. Today we are having a bbq with some friends so I am thinking of trying to turn the leftover grilled asparagus into a salad or side dish. Looking for ideas about what to do

Options:

Serve the asparagus as-is with a dipping sauce (tahini-yogurt?)

Cut it up into a salad with some sort of dressing?

Thanks in advance! Party starts in 5 hours so will report back soon!

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  1. coll Both of your ideas are great! Another thought is a frittata, cut into slices. Like this https://rollingout.com/2013/03/27...

    Both of your ideas are great! Another thought is a frittata, cut into slices.

    Like this https://rollingout.com/2013/03/27/ina...

    1. herby I'd make either frittata or sformato and serve as an appetizer. Do let us know what you make.

      I'd make either frittata or sformato and serve as an appetizer. Do let us know what you make.

      1. hotoynoodle could go into a cold sesame salad with soba noodles

        could go into a cold sesame salad with soba noodles

        1. ricepad Slice a red onion or two (or more, depending on how much asparagus you have) into rounds about ¾" thick, and grill them just until...

          Slice a red onion or two (or more, depending on how much asparagus you have) into rounds about ¾" thick, and grill them just until they start to soften. Then cut the rounds into quarters, cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, and toss the onion pieces with the asparagus with some olive oil, balsamic, and a generous sprinkling of parmesan. Season w/ S&P to taste.

          1. s
            saregama Probably a bit close (or past) decision time, but I’d serve it as is with a quick romesco (almonds or other nuts, jarred roasted...

            Probably a bit close (or past) decision time, but I’d serve it as is with a quick romesco (almonds or other nuts, jarred roasted red peppers, bread or breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, vinegar, olive oil).

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            1. Dave MP re: saregama I like this idea. So you think serve the asparagus cold?

              I like this idea. So you think serve the asparagus cold?

              1. s
                saregama re: Dave MP Room temperature tastes better to me, but cold would be fine too.

                Room temperature tastes better to me, but cold would be fine too.

                1. Dave MP re: saregama Romesco is made and it tastes great. This was perfect because I happened to have a jar full of roasted peppers. I used pistachios...

                  Romesco is made and it tastes great. This was perfect because I happened to have a jar full of roasted peppers. I used pistachios instead of almonds, since that’s what I had, and this is also great. Plus red wine vinegar, two pieces of crustless bread, and smoked paprika

                  Thanks again to everyone!

            2. Melanie Wong Hi Dave, once again, I'm late to the party. Glad you found a delicious solution. But let me add two asparagus preps I've made in...
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              Hi Dave, once again, I'm late to the party. Glad you found a delicious solution. But let me add two asparagus preps I've made in the past few days before the season ends.

              First, I want to show my friend's method of grilling. The asparagus tips are away from the hottest flame so that they don't get overcooked or burn.

              This grilled asparagus was served room temperature drizzled with good walnut oil then topped with toasted and chopped walnuts, fresh grated lemon zest, salt and halved cherry tomatoes for color. It was intentional to not add any acid to the dressing to let the full richness of the walnuts dominate. The lemon zest added a little bit of lift.

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              1. This looks great!

                1. Melanie Wong re: Dave MP Thank you! Many years ago, someone on these boards said that walnut oil was a superior condiment for asparagus than olive oil...

                  Thank you!

                  Many years ago, someone on these boards said that walnut oil was a superior condiment for asparagus than olive oil. Once I had a chance to try it for myself, I fell in love with the pairing of flavors.

              2. Melanie Wong This one used poached asparagus, but grilled is better and should be served warm. Painted on the plate is David Chang's miso butter...
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                This one used poached asparagus, but grilled is better and should be served warm. Painted on the plate is David Chang's miso butter (2:1 of softened unsalted butter:white miso paste, plus a few drops of rice wine vinegar). On top, duck eggs poached three minutes to have runny yolks and sprinkled with shichimi.

                Pro tip for peeling asparagus: Lay the asparagus on your cutting board to steady it to be able to peel a thinner layer.

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                1. hotoynoodle re: Melanie Wong melanie, these both look terrific!!

                  melanie, these both look terrific!!

                2. p
                  pumpkinspice I am too late, but for next time some ideas: Goat cheese and asparagus Paninis Wrap in puff pastry with cheese and bacon Cream...

                  I am too late, but for next time some ideas:
                  Goat cheese and asparagus Paninis
                  Wrap in puff pastry with cheese and bacon
                  Cream of asparagus soup
                  Asparagus quiche

                  1. Dave MP For some reason my photo didn't load when I posted last time. Here's a picture of the romesco and the asparagus (and a bit of eggplant...
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                    For some reason my photo didn't load when I posted last time. Here's a picture of the romesco and the asparagus (and a bit of eggplant).

                    1. Mission If you did not over cook them on the grill you have many options. If you did over cook them on the grill...they should have been...

                      If you did not over cook them on the grill you have many options.

                      If you did over cook them on the grill...they should have been tossed... before ever serving them.

                      Grilled asparagus can go from fantastic to horrible in less than two minutes of over cooking.

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                          Querencia A delicious combination is the sweetness of asparagus and the saltiness of feta cheese. Make a quiche using eggs, milk, and about...

                          A delicious combination is the sweetness of asparagus and the saltiness of feta cheese. Make a quiche using eggs, milk, and about 2/3 shredded Swiss cheese and 1/3 crumbled feta cheese (feta is too salty to use all feta). Cut your leftover grilled asparagus into bite-size pieces, lay it in the partially baked crust, and pour the eggs-milk-cheese over it. Bake. You will not believe.

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