Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette.
This roasted asparagus is the perfect easy side dish for a holiday meal or a simple weeknight dinner. Drizzled with lemon vinaigrette and topped with crumbled feta, it’s full of flavor and comes together super fast!
We all need a super simple asparagus recipe!
This roasted asparagus is drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette and topped with creamy feta while warm, so it melts into each bite. I also throw some scallions on top and lots of fresh cracked black pepper.
It’s simple, easy and complements just about any meal.
And it’s great for a holiday side dish or an easy weeknight dinner side dish. It’s just… “regular.”
That’s what my family loves to ask for when I make too many new recipes or I’m testing out a bunch of different things.
“Can’t we just have a regular meal?”
Well I’m happy to tell you that this is regular.
It’s not exactly plain, but it’s plain enough. I love roasted asparagus with salt and pepper – that’s it. So adding just a few extra elements, a tangy vinaigrette and a crumbly feta cheese, is one way to elevate it and make it feel extra special.
I even serve this over a bed of lettuce or with other vegetables sometimes. It’s flavorful but neutral enough to work with just about anything.
Lately I’ve shared quite a few recipes with a lemon vinaigrette. I make variations on it all the time and once you know how to make it, it is incredibly versatile! It goes great on many salads, side dishes and even grilled meats.
Plus, it’s another neutral flavor that is pleasing for most people. A little bit tangy, a little bit sweeter and generally easy on the palette. Not offensive, not too tart and makes vegetables taste better!
I just love the roasty bits with the melty cheese. Right off the baking sheet, they are hard to resist.
Embarrassingly easy and ridiculously delish! The best kind of recipe.
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- garlic powder for sprinkling
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
lemon chive vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toss with the olive oil. Season all over with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden and toasty and a bit crisp. As soon as the asparagus comes out of the oven, top with the crumbled feta. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette. Sprinkle on chopped green onions and serve!
lemon chive vinaigrette
- Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, dijon, garlic, herbs and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stream in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified. This stays great in the fridge for a few days and you can make it ahead of time!
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2 Comments on “Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette.”
Will be serving on Easter Sunday. Thank you.
Jessica! I’ve been searching far and wide for the perfect asparagus recipe for an Easter dinner and I think I just found it. Thank you for knowing EXACTLY what your readers need/want/crave. I appreciate you so much. This looks divine. :)