Charred Squash Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds assorted summer squash (such as zucchini and summer squash), halved lengthwise

• 1 large fresh red onion, halved

• Cooking spray

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves

• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat grill to high.

2. Coat cut sides of squash and onion with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

3. Arrange squash and onion, cut side down, on grill; cover and grill 5 minutes. Rotate vegetables; cover and grill 3 minutes. Turn vegetables over; grill 2 minutes. Remove squash from grill. Continue grilling onion 4 minutes; remove from grill.

4. Cool to room temperature.