Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 tablespoon [olive oil]
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus that has been cleaned and trimmed
  • 3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes sliced quarters
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced thin
  • 1 cup [white beans]
  • 2 tablespoons [balsamic vinegar]
  • 1/2 tablespoon [maple syrup]
  • 2 teaspoons [dijon mustard]
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • one clove crushed garlic

Instruction

  • Preheat the grill and prepare the ingredients: clean and trim the asparagus, rinse and slice the tomatoes, chop the onions.
  • Make the dressing: use a small mason jar to mix up 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 4 tablespoons olive oil and one clove of garlic.
  • Brush the asparagus spears with olive oil and place them on a heated grill and grill over a medium flame turning frequently until they become tender - about 10 minutes (turning them after 5 minutes)
  • Remove the asparagus spears from the grill and allow them to cool off.
  • Place the  tomatoes, onions, and beans into a bowl
  • Once asparagus is cool enough to handle slice into 1-inch slices and add it to the bowl.
  • Stir the dressing into the salad ingredients and serve at room temperature or cold.