Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • Salt, preferably smoked salt
  • 2 pounds medium asparagus, peeled and trimmed
  • Olive oil, for drizzling
  • Four 7-inch sub or hoagie rolls, split and lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

  • In a blender, combine the ketchup with the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, garlic and chipotle.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Season the French dressing with salt.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain the asparagus and spread them out on a large baking sheet to cool.
  • Preheat a large grill pan.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt.
  • Grill over moderately high heat, turning, until tender and lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
  • Spread the cut sides of each roll with 3 tablespoons of the smoky French dressing.
  • Arrange the grilled asparagus on the subs and top with the raisins, scallions and crumbled feta.
  • Close the sandwiches and serve.