How To Make BBQ Onion And Asparagus Salad

How To Make BBQ Onion And Asparagus Salad

BBQ Onion and Asparagus Salad Recipe. A delicious salad that is great as an alternative to the traditional green salad - perfect for summer barbecues. Taste our BBQ Onion and Asparagus Salad recipe.

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Step 1:

You will need...

• 1 Spanish onion , peeled
• 1 red onion , peeled
• 2 giant spring onions , peeled (or 2 bunches of normal spring onions)
• 6 French onions , peeled
• 9 shallots , peeled
• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 200 ml balsamic vinegar
• 25 g sugar
• 100 ml olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 saucepan
• 1 large bowl
• 1 medium bowl
• 1 chopping board
• 1 sharp knife
• 1 set of tongs
• 1 metal spatula
• 1 tray
• 1 spoon
• 1 barbecue, charcoal or gas
• 1 bottle of water to douse any flames

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Step 2:

Prepare the barbecue

If you have a charcoal barbecue, light it 30-45 minutes before you plan to cook and wait until the charcoal has turned white and there are no more flames. If you are using a gas barbecue, turn to high and leave for 20 minutes to heat up.

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Step 3:

Make the balsamic syrup

Into the saucepan, add the balsamic vinegar and the sugar and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency, remove from the heat and allow to cool.

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Step 4:

Prepare the onions

Cut the Spanish and the red onions into thick slices and add them to the bowl. Cut the giant spring onions into quarters and the French onions in half and add them to the bowl. If you are using normal spring onions, just add them straight to the bowl without cutting. Finally, without cutting, add the shallots to the bowl.

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Step 5:

Season the onions

Pour most of the olive oil over the onions, season with salt and pepper and, using your hands, mix well.

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Step 6:

Prepare and season the asparagus

Using the knife, remove the bottom third of the asparagus and discard. Add the tips to the bowl, the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper and mix again using your hands.

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Step 7:

Barbecue the onions and the asparagus

Onto the barbecue, place the onions and cook for 5 minutes on each side until soft. Remove from the barbecue and place onto the tray. Cook the asparagus for 5 minutes one side and 1 minute the other. Remove and place with onions.

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Step 8:

Serve

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar around a serving plate and arrange the onions and asparagus in the centre. Serve in the summer as a meal accompaniment - delicious with meat dishes.