Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Aioli

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs. medium-thick asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Makes 4 Servings

1. Lightly coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, 1/8 tsp of the salt ad pepper.
3. In a large bowl, toss asparagus with oil and remaining 1/8 tsp salt. Grill asparagus, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 8-10  minutes. Divide asparagus among 4 plates, spoon aioli on top, and serve.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

Note This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook. I served this side dish  with the trout dish and it was delicious. This is a great side dish that can be served anytime of the year and wth anything. You can even use the aioli with the main dish whether it be fish, chicken, steak or pork. Lemon goes well with everything. Also, anything grilled is delicious.