Best Spring Asparagus Salad Recipes

GRILLED CORN, ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Lightly brush corn, asparagus and spring onions with vegetable oil. Place them on the grill and spread them out in one layer so they can cook evenly. Flip the vegetables a couple of times until they are charred on all sides but retain a firm bite; asparagus and spring onions should cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, and corn about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the grill as they are ready, then set aside.
• While the vegetables grill, combine lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire, Maggi, chile oil and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
• Once vegetables have cooled enough to handle, cut asparagus and spring onions into thirds and add them to the bowl. Shave the kernels from the corn, discarding the cobs, and add kernels to the bowl. Toss to combine with the sauce. Add the halved tomatoes and combine well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPRING PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Put up a large pot of salted water for cooking the pasta and bring it to a boil.
• Add the asparagus and blanch it until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Scoop the asparagus from the water with a large strainer spoon and place in a colander. Run cold water over it to stop the cooking process, and to preserve the bright green color. Drain well and slice into small pieces on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole.
• Bring the water back to a rapid boil and cook the penne until just al dente (tender but slightly firm to the bite). Run the pasta under cold water and drain very well.
• In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, the blanched asparagus and all the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss well until all the pasta is well coated with dressing. Taste for seasoning. This is best served at room temperature.
• Note: Another lovely addition to this pasta is about 3/4 cup freshly shelled spring peas. Blanch them for 1 minute in the boiling pasta water after you blanch the asparagus. Drain well and add them to the bowl along with the other ingredients.

SPRING ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
• Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender, but still mostly firm. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop from cooking any further.
• Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

SPRING ASPARAGUS, HAM AND POTATO SALAD - HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Make up the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients into a jar and shaking it well. The dressing can be made up well in advance.
• Choose two attractive plates or bowls and start to assemble the salad.
• Place the potatoes on the plate/bowl first and then arrange the strips of ham & asparagus spears over the top - gently mix through to "just" mingle the ingredients together.
• Next, scatter the minced/finely diced red onion over and then the sliced cornichons - if you are using them.
• Pour over the honey & mustard dressing - giving the salad a liberal dousing!
• Season and scatter the chopped chives and/or the chopped chervil over the top.
• Serve with crusty bread & a glass of crisp, chilled white Chablis or Chardonnay!
• Optional ideas:.
• You could also add peas, broad beans, olives or crispy bacon!

SPRING PEA AND PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss to coat. 2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus pieces and peas during the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking time. Drain well. Add pasta-and-vegetable mixture and Parmigiano-Reggiano to chicken mixture; toss well to coat.

SPRING ASPARAGUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and reserve 1 tbls of the juice for later.
• Mix chicken, walnuts, almonds and pineapple in medium bowl.
• Mix reserved pineapple juice and mayonaisse until smooth.
• Toss mayonaisse mixture with chicken mixture.
• Fold in asparagus.
• Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.

SPRING LAYERED SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the onions with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and cold water and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. (The onions will turn bright pink.) Strain.
• Meanwhile, set up a steamer in a pot of simmering water. Add the asparagus, and steam until bright green and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove, spread out on a baking sheet and let cool.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Using a straight-sided 3-quart tall glass bowl for 1 large salad or four 16-ounce wide-mouth glass jars with lids for 4 individual salads, make a first layer with half the arugula, then add the following in separate layers: the radishes, half the broccoli, the snap peas, the pickled red onion, the remaining arugula, the remaining broccoli, and the asparagus and egg. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. (The salad can be put together, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.)
• If making 1 salad, just before serving, transfer it to a large bowl, toss with about half the dressing and season with salt and pepper. If making 4 salads, add dressing to each jar, season with salt and pepper, cover with the lid and shake to coat. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

SPRING MIX STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• In a large salad bowl, toss greens, strawberries, onions, pecans and asparagus.
• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar and remaining oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONION SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the grill and brush any bits of crud and soot off with a grill brush. Run an oiled cloth over the grill grate after it has been brushed to pick up any of the loosened material.
• Toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt, to taste. Put on the grill and sear on all sides until the asparagus is charred and crispy, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the grill to a plate and reserve.
• In a bowl toss, together the arugula, onion and Parmesan and dress with high quality extra-virgin olive oil and the Meyer lemon juice. Season with salt, to taste.
• Arrange a few asparagus spears on 4 plates. Lay 2 prosciutto slices in a crinkly fashion on each portion. Top with the arugula salad and serve.
• Wowwee! What a salad!

SPRING SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, LEMON AND HAZELNUTS - PROUD ITALIAN COOK

Steps:

• Roast your asparagus on a sheet pan drizzled with olive oil for maybe 5 or 10 minutes on 375 just until the raw taste is gone, you don't want limp asparagus they should still have a good bite to them, so keep checking. Cool them off and them slice them lengthwise.
• Make a lemon and olive oil dressing using 2 parts fresh lemon juice to 4 parts olive oil.
• In a bowl mash up your goat cheese and loosen it up with 2 tablespoons of the lemon dressing.
• Gently toss and coat sliced asparagus into the mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• On a large platter assemble the greens, peas, fava beans, radishes, zucchini ribbons all over ending with the goat cheese coated asparagus on top.
• Sprinkle the toasted nuts all around.
• Spoon lemon dressing all around, as much as you think you need.
• Add shavings of Parmiggiano Reggiano on top.
• Garnish with a few lemon slices.

SPRING ARTICHOKE & ASPARAGUS PASTA "SALAD" RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Begin boiling water. Meanwhile, trim, and then cut the asparagus at an angle into 3/4" pieces. 2. Remove the hearts from the cans and place them in a food processor. Do not rinse or remove too much marinade from the hearts. Reserve the marinade for the pasta water, and you can also add more marinade to the artichoke puree if it is too thick. 3. Pour some of the artichoke marinade into the water for the pasta and add pasta; follow package directions for time. You can either steam the asparagus pieces on top of the boiling pasta for about 8 min. or add the asparagus to the pasta in the last 8-10 min. of cooking. 4. While the pasta and asparagus are cooking, add the lemon zest, 1/2 of the juice from the lemon, red wine vinegar, Parmesan, and basil leaves to the processor. Process until smooth, adding more marinade if needed. 5. Drain the pasta and asparagus, and run under cold water to cool to room temperature. 6. Mix everything together in a large serving bowl and enjoy!

SPRING SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, LEMON AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Roast your asparagus on a sheet pan drizzled with olive oil for maybe 5 or 10 minutes on 375 just until the raw taste is gone, you don't want limp asparagus they should still have a good bite to them, so keep checking. Cool them off and them slice them lengthwise. Make a lemon and olive oil dressing using 2 parts fresh lemon juice to 4 parts olive oil. In a bowl mash up your goat cheese and loosen it up with 2 tablespoons of the lemon dressing. Gently toss and coat sliced asparagus into the mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste. On a large platter assemble the greens, peas, fava beans, radishes, zucchini ribbons all over ending with the goat cheese coated asparagus on top. Sprinkle the toasted nuts all around. Spoon lemon dressing all around, as much as you think you need. Add shavings of Parmiggiano Reggiano on top. Garnish with a few lemon slices.

ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONION POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam until tender, about 15 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and toss with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool. Meanwhile, steam the asparagus until bright green and tender crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard. To serve, gently toss together the cooled potatoes, asparagus and green onions. Drizzle the mayonnaise mixture over the salad, tossing just until everything is coated with dressing. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

QUINOA ASPARAGUS SALAD (AKA SPRING TABOULI)

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa and place it in a pot with the water and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and allow it to simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes. Turn off heat, and let sit covered for 5 -10 minutes, then uncover, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
• While the quinoa is cooking, blanch the peas and asparagus in salted boiling water for just a few minutes, until bright and tender. Rinse under cold water.
• Place the cooled quinoa and blanched veggies in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill and almonds and give a toss. Add the oil, lemon zest and lemon juice and salt, pepper and stir again.
• Taste, adjust salt and lemon, adding more if you like. If you are making this ahead, be sure to taste before serving as flavors will mellow - so I'll usually add a little more salt and lemon.
• Serve with optional avocado, feta, goat cheese, sunflower sprouts.

SPRING ASPARAGUS TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette; gently toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPRING ASPARAGUS AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH A CARAMEL DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in well salted boil water for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
• Microwave onion in a 1/8 cup of water for 1 minute and rinse well in cold water and drain.
• Arrange asparagus on a platter.
• Arrange strawberries over asparagus. Or toss with asparagus.
• Reduce the balsamic vinegar to 1/4 cup, whisk in caramel or honey, oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Add onions to the vinegar mixture.
• Pour the mixture over asparagus.
• Drizzle with caramel topping. Sprinkle almonds over the salad.

SPRING PEA CROSTINI WITH POACHED EGGS & SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• For the Crostini: Place a small sauté pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil followed by the garlic, shallot, chili flakes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until they become fragrant (about 3 minutes). 2 In the meantime, add the peas to the base of a food processor. Add the shallot/garlic mixture along with the water and sherry vinegar. Puree until almost smooth then add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Continue to puree until smooth. Add the pea mixture to a large mixing bowl along with the feta and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. 3 For the Poached Eggs: Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add 2 tablespoons of light-colored vinegar. Crack the eggs into separate small bowls. Turn the heat to low so that the water stops bubbling. Then, vigorously stir the water with a spoon. Immediately drop the eggs into the center. (Because of the funnel effect of the water, the egg whites will wrap around themselves.) Cook without moving the eggs until the whites are set (about 4 minutes). 4 Serve a spoonful of the pea puree on a piece of grilled bread and top with shaved radish. Add a poached egg to each piece of toast then drizzle with olive oil and top with some flakey salt. Serve alongside a shaved asparagus salad. 5 For the Asparagus Salad: Shave the asparagus with a vegetable peeler lengthwise into a large bowl. Shave the Pecorino Romano cheese with a vegetable peeler as well and add it to the bowl. Add a pinch of salt and gently toss together. Set aside. 6 In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, juice, vinegar and olive oil. Add the dressing to the asparagus and let stand for about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is slightly wilted. 7 Toss the asparagus mixture with the citrus segments, herbs and hazelnuts.

ASPARAGUS AND SPRING ONION POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam until tender, about 15 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and toss with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cool.
• Meanwhile, steam the asparagus until bright green and tender crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard.
• To serve, gently toss together the cooled potatoes, asparagus and green onions. Drizzle the mayonnaise mixture over the salad, tossing just until everything is coated with dressing. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

SPRING ORZO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, ASPARAGUS, PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package directions. When cooked to al dente, drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until bright green and tender but still crisp. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, artichoke hearts, arugula, Parmesan, pine nuts, and lemon basil vinaigrette. Stir to coat everything with the dressing.
• Serve immediately.

SPRING PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, BACON & FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with lemon juice & olive oil.
• Blanch asparagus. Have a bowl of ice water handy & a colander. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add asparagus & cook for about 2 minutes or until bright green. Drain the asparagus in the colander & immediately transfer to the ice water. Let asparagus cool completely.
• Toss the pasta with asparagus, feta, bacon & green onion & ranch. Season to taste with garlic salt & pepper.