31 Days of Asparagus Recipes (Because Spring is Almost Here!)

Tender stalks are tossed with an irresistible mustard-lemon dressing, made with soft-cooked egg yolk, and topped with almonds and goat cheese. 

Using store-bought puff pastry means minimal prep time for this stunning asparagus-studded tart. Serve it with a green salad to balance out the rich, cheesy filling.

We love cooking fish in parchment—no muss, no fuss, and tons of flavor. Here, we've paired wild salmon with spring asparagus, leeks, and a host of fresh herbs, including tarragon, dill, basil, and parsley.

Creamy Parmigiano-enriched risotto showcases the bright, spring-green trio of asparagus, peas, and parsley.

Blanched asparagus is arranged to look like an egg and decorated with cutout carrot rabbits for this festive Easter side dish. Bookmark it for the holiday, then pull it out anytime you need something green to round out your spring menu.

Here's an elegant one-pot dinner of chicken braised with leeks, asparagus, and baby red potatoes. A splash of cream adds just the right amount of richness.

Pair asparagus with another seasonal favorite: fresh peas. The duo are served raw in this salad for a crisp-tender bite, tossed with fresh mint, toasted almonds, and a rice-wine vinaigrette.

See Our Other Asparagus Salad Recipes

Asparagus is teamed with red onion and two different kinds of cheese—ricotta and mozzarella—for this springtime pizza. The heat of the just-out-of-the-oven pie slightly wilts the fresh watercress that's added at the end.

Our take on this traditional Southern side dish takes it to the next level with smoky bacon, creamy bechamel, and nutty Gruyere.

Anchovies give the sherry vinaigrette for this rice-and-veggie salad an umami punch.

Top toasted olive bread with rich burrata cheese, flame-kissed asparagus, and fresh radish sprouts for a quick, utensil-free appetizer. It's just the thing for a garden party.

This asparagus soup recipe uses every part of the stalk. Even the tough ends are transformed into a quick stock for an extra shot of spring flavor.

We love cooking asparagus in the oven, especially like this: surrounded by store-bought puff pastry and topped with shredded Gruyere cheese. Bake the resulting savory tart until golden brown and serve with scrambled eggs for brunch or a green salad for dinner.

There's no shortage of steamed asparagus recipes, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one this easy and sophisticated. Browned butter adds rich depth, and hazelnuts provide the perfect amount of crunch.

Asparagus mimosa is a classic dish named for the pretty yellow-and-white flower. Press a peeled hard-cooked egg through a fine, stainless-steel sieve to create the bright and fluffy garnish.

With creamy mascarpone, salty pecorino, hard-cooked yolk, crisp-tender asparagus, and lots of lemon zest, this springtime pasta is over the top in all the right ways.

What sets this dish apart from other sauteed asparagus recipes? Bacon, of course!

Raw white asparagus and raw artichokes combine in this hearty salad with herbs, lemon, and farro. Feta cheese tops it off.

See our other recipes that combine asparagus and artichokes—for a double taste of spring!

This is sophistication in a slaw; asparagus takes everyone's favorite crunchy salad to a new level.

Infuse olive oil with orange zest and red-pepper flakes to give a bright and lively zing to this easy spring side dish.

Crisp-tender asparagus spears and tangy goat cheese adorn this chive- and scallion-flecked frittata. Serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—you can't go wrong!