9 Delicious Ways to Use Asparagus This Season

From creamy soups to crunchy salads, these asparagus recipes will help you make the most of spring’s star vegetable.

Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta

Serve this grilled asparagus salad with a hunk of warm bread to soak up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.
Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan

This soup tastes rich, yet it’s made without cream — just veggies, broth, and a hint of Parmesan puréed to silky perfection.
Asparagus Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs & Creamy Dijon Dressing

From Jacques Pepin, this deliciously different asparagus and egg salad has all of the makings of a perfect spring side dish.
Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons

With asparagus, peas, and mint, this soup screams spring. Feta cheese and pita croutons add delicious flavor and crunch to every spoonful.
Risotto with Asparagus & Peas

This springtime risotto makes a lovely starter, side dish, or vegetarian main course.
Sautéed Asparagus and Peas

This asparagus and peas side dish proves the old adage: what grows together, goes together.
Raw Asparagus Salad with Almonds & Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

Raw asparagus? Yes, please! This Asian-inspired raw asparagus salad is vibrant, crunchy, and full of flavor.
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Asparagus

This springy side dish made up of earthy wild mushrooms and roasted asparagus is easy, elegant, and loaded with flavor!
Simple Roasted Asparagus

Whip up roasted asparagus in minutes—this simple recipe for tender, crisp spears with golden, caramelized tips is perfect every time.