Grilled Asparagus Salad with Charred Scallions, Pistachio, and Mint

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Memorial Day is nigh, and summer is about to pop. I’m thinking about shorts, swimming pools, mid-day naps, summer feet, margaritas, cold pilsners, and grilling. We will be welcoming the summer season with a couple of nights at one of my favorite places in the world.

I grill most everything this time of year, in an effort to keep the oven off and the house cool. My dad bought me a perforated pan for my grill, and it’s perfect for smaller vegetables that might fall through the grates, like asparagus and scallions.

This salad exemplifies what I love about spring and summer eating: it’s healthy, flavorful, and easy. It is focused on the ingredients, with little more than olive oil and lemon to bring them to life.