Grilled asparagus Caesar style is a staple of spring and summer grilling that’s perfect as a side or even a light meal. It takes the vegetable to new heights with a drizzle of creamy dressing and a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese.

I always find myself trying to keep things simple in the summer time.

Maybe it’s the way everything seems to slow down, and for the most part, take a more leisurely pace.

Of course, that could just be the heat.

That’s where grilled asparagus Caesar enters into our meal-time picture.

It makes for such a simple side dish since it’s basically just grilled with a little oil, salt, and pepper.

After it’s grilled to snappy perfection, top it with your favorite Caesar dressing, croutons, and some shredded Parmesan cheese and you’ve got an effortless side or meatless main everyone will love.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Asparagus– Trim off the woody ends.
Olive oil– Don’t substitute any other kind of oil for this.
Seasoning– Salt and freshly cracked blacked pepper
Caesar dressing– Your favorite kind. I like to use this easy homemade Caesar dressing.
Croutons– Garlic flavored. Some brands sell Caesar style croutons and those would be delicious too.
Parmesan cheese– Shredded

How to Make

This grilled asparagus Caesar style is so easy to make.

Just toss together the asparagus spears, oil, and a liberal amount of both salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl so that the oil and spices coat the spears.

Grill the asparagus over medium-high heat until the asparagus is crisp-tender and slightly charred, turning 1-2 times.

Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter using tongs.

Set the grilled asparagus aside to cool for 2-3 minutes or until it’s warm but not hot.

Top the asparagus with a generous drizzle of the Caesar dressing of your choice, a handful of croutons, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and another round of fresh cracked black pepper, to taste.

Enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

If you haven’t dressed all of the asparagus, store the asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge without any dressing, cheese or croutons.

The asparagus keep for 4 days.

Reheat on the grill or in the microwave until warm and then dress it as directed above.

If you have dressed the asparagus, you can still store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

However the croutons will get soft and the dressing may get a little watery.

If you store the asparagus with the Caesar on it, I’d recommend enjoying it chilled so the dressing doesn’t separate when you heat it.

Tips and Tricks

This is a delicious side dish for any grilled entree but it also makes a really tasty addition to a Caesar or a chicken Caesar salad.
To find where to cut your asparagus, look at the color of the stalks. The majority of the stalks will be green but closer to the bottom there will be a white or brownish white end. The white or brownish white area all needs to be cut off. For thicker stalks, you may need to the lower part of the green off as well.
Let the asparagus rest long enough when it comes off the grill that it cools to slightly warm and not hot. If the asparagus is too warm when you dress it, the dressing may separate and the cheese will totally melt.

Other Grilled Side Dishes

Grilled asparagus Caesar style is a delicious addition to a Caesar salad or a versatile side dish that complements any main.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other grilled side dishes?

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