Asparagus Artichoke Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large shallots red sliced thin (can sub 3 slices of onion or some spring onion)
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 2 pounds asparagus thick rinsed for stock (or saved )
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin divided
• 6 servings salt 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
• 15 ounce marinated artichoke hearts quartered cut in half (depending on the size of the artichokes)

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• roasting pan
• grill
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Soak the sliced shallots in the lemon juice as you get ready to make the rest of the salad.
2. To roast the asparagus, preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat the asparagus spears with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and salt them well.
3. Lay in a single layer in a foil-lined roasting pan, and cook for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned and fork tender.
4. 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.
5. Remove the asparagus from the oven or grill and cut into bite-sized pieces.
6. Put the asparagus and all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix to combine.
7. Add as much of the marinating liquid from the jarred artichokes as you like.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.