What do I do with asparagus?

Fresh cut asparagus from Race’s Farm

Springtime is the height of asparagus season, and we will have fresh-cut asparagus at the market for the next several weeks. 

The best way to cook it is also the simplest. Here, try this:

serves 4

Preheat grill to high

1 Lb Fresh Asparagus, washed and trimmed
2 Tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste

Coat the asparagus with oil and place on hot grill. Cook about 2 or 3 minutes, or until it is as tender as you like. Transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper.

Here’s a nice, light, springtime vinaigrette to toss the grilled asparagus in.

makes about 1-1/2 Cups

1/2 C Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Lemon Zest, freshly grated
2 Tb Blue Ridge Herb Farm Fresh Mint, chopped
1 tsp Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste
1 C Light Olive Oil

Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl. Using a stick blender, emulsify the olive oil in a thin stream.
This will keep a week, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. If it separates, shake it good before using.