How can you resist, when you see hundreds of them in the produce section, saluting you like bundled, upright green soldiers? “Hello m’am. Please cook me.” So, we buy asparagus, and more asparagus. Here is a recipe for what to do with our long green friends, when you’re tired of everything else. (Thank you Whole Foods deli section for the idea.) Grill them or roast them (grilling will taste better if you can do it), and toss them in a simple salad with marinated artichoke hearts, shallots, and grape tomatoes. Carry on… To grill the asparagus, prepare your charcoal or gas grill for high direct heat. Coat the asparagus with 1 Tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill them until nicely charred and fork tender, between 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the oven or grill and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add as much of the marinating liquid from the jarred artichokes as you like. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
