Grilled Asparagus and Onions

Name: Grilled Asparagus and Onions
Ingredients: 2 & 1/2 pounds asparagus (about 2 large bunches), trimmed; 8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia), cut into 1/2-inch disks and threaded onto metal skewers; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 3 ounces good-quality blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup); 1/3 cup thinly sliced dates or dried Black Mission figs (preferably small ones); 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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This combination of Grilled Asparagus and onions is a delightful way to present a side dish. Grill the vegetables first, and you have a surefire winner!

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Ingredients

2 & 1/2 pounds asparagus (about 2 large bunches), trimmed
8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia), cut into 1/2-inch disks and threaded onto metal skewers
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
3 ounces good-quality blue cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup thinly sliced dates or dried Black Mission figs (preferably small ones)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted