Asparagus with Gribiche Dressing and Crispy Capers

, from Issue #123. September, 2025
Photography by Josh Griggs.
Plate with Asparagus with Gribiche Dressing and Crispy Capers

Asparagus and eggs are the perfect match with this punchy dressing of tarragon and mustard. Crispy capers add a salty crunch that takes this simple dish to the next level.

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

2–3 bundles slim asparagus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers

GRIBICHE DRESSING
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
sea salt and ground pepper

TO SERVE
2 large eggs, hardboiled, peeled and finely chopped

METHOD

DRESSING: Whisk all the ingredients together until thick and glossy. Season well with salt and pepper.

Cook the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water then place on kitchen towels to dry.

Heat the oil in a small pot and, when hot, add the capers and fry for a couple of minutes until crispy. Take care as they will spit furiously. Drain on kitchen towels.

TO SERVE: Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and spoon over the chopped eggs. Drizzle over the dressing and scatter over the fried capers.