Grilled, Sautéed, Puréed, or Raw: 7 Wonderful Asparagus Recipes

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.
Spring 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.