There are many Asparagus Salad Recipes, and today I'm sharing mine! This asparagus salad is loaded with roasted asparagus, fresh lemons, cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes hearts. This delicious asparagus salad is topped off with a light, bright and easy homemade lemon vinaigrette. It's a great salad for winter, spring or summer because it utilizes bright delicious citrus and springtime asparagus that is tender and sweet! It's a great salad to pair with a main dish or serve it up for an easy light lunch. Just because it's a salad, doesn't mean it has to be boring, right?Â
Salads can be so good and a complete meal when they are hearty and filling! I know there are a lot of renditions, but I think this is the BEST asparagus salad recipe. Plus asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables.
Is it still cold and wintery where you live? Here in Fresno we've been enjoying weather in the mid 70's! Crazy huh?!! So we are taking advantage of it. BBQ's are already happening here - yup...please don't hate me!
Everywhere you turn there are lemons right now. Everyone is giving them away because we all have trees and bushels full of them! The lemons in this salad I harvested from my Mom-in-Law's tree. They are so sweet it's amazing - so sweet you almost don't need to sweeten them!
But I'm not just bragging about citrus season, because citrus is in season here, I know you'll find some great lemons at your store also!
I love this salad because it's bright and fresh. It's best served at room temperature (again, perfect for a cookout!) AND it's flat-out delicious! It uses every day ingredients and it out of this world delicious!
Asparagus Salad Recipe - grocery list
- asparagus
- cherry tomatoes
- marinated artichoke hearts
- lemons
In addition to being incredibly fresh and delicious, it only uses a handful of ingredients plus it's super easy too! I pride myself in sharing tried and true dishes, many that have been passed down from generation to generation. But this recipe?.... It was inspired by visit to my market. 😋
Most of my shopping is done at my local Vons. They have a great deli department with bowls full of delicious salads. They offered a similar salad and I thought it would be a great recipe to develop. I think you are going to love this as much as I do.
Tips to make an Asparagus Salad
- This salad is best served at room temperatures. Refrigerate leftovers and before serving remove from the fridge and bring to room temperature.
- Microwave or heat the honey to make it easy to drizzle. It will be easier to emulsify when whisked into the vinaigrette.
- No honey to sweeten the vinaigrette? Substitute agave or maple syrup
- Leftovers top off grilled chicken or pork deliciously!
Do you love this meal? Be sure to leave a comment to let me know! And if you enjoy this recipe, please share my recipe with a friend!
Asparagus Salad Recipes - Mine includes roasted asparagus, fresh lemons, sweet cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes hearts. It's topped off with a light, bright and easy lemon vinaigrette.
Related recipes
- Grilled Asparagus with Bacon - tender asparagus with salty bacon, what can be better?
- Asparagus Soup - so creamy and rich, but simple to make!
Asparagus Salad Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup artichoke hearts marinated
- 3 lemons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey
- â…“ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- â…“ cup parmesan shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Clean the asparagus, remove the tough ends. Slice into two inch pieces
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and place in a large bowl.
- Slice one lemon in half and squeeze the juice. You'll need ¼ cup juice. Take the remaining lemons and slice into wedges. Combine with the cooked asparagus.
- While the asparagus is roasting, clean the tomatoes. If any are oversized, slice in half. Add to the bowl with the asparagus and lemons.
- Drain the artichoke hearts and place them in the salad bowl.
- Mix the vinaigrette. Drizzle over about half over salad and toss well to mix the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the parmesan shavings over the top. Serve and enjoy!
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Do you love asparagus as much as I do? Then here are a few more Asparagus Salad Recipes -
This recipe is completely flavorful and a quick recipe to put together.You can find the recipe for Asparagus with Caesar Dressing at Little Figgy or swing by this website - California Avocados has an amazing recipe for Avocado and Roasted Asparagus - just click here.
Here's a couple more ideas for asparagus -
You can find my recipe for Roasted Asparagus Soup right here on the blog. It's rich and creamy (without using any cream) and easy to make!
Gnocchi in vegan brown butter sauce topped with fresh rosemary. Add roasted asparagus + sweet red peppers. Mix with a dirty vinaigrette - perfection in a bowl! You can find the recipe for this amazing meal at Healing Tomato.
Madi says
This salad sounds so incredible! I love asparagus!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Madi - it’s just so tasty, enjoy!
Carolyn says
Yum!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Carolyn, I hope you really enjoy this salad!
Deanna says
I never thought of asparagus in salad this looks fab! YUMMY! perfect for my diet!!!
Bowl Me Over says
LOVE asparagus all ways and I hear ya there - been working on a diet myself, 10 pounds down now since the first of the year!
Michaela Kenkel says
I love asparagus, but I really LOVE the artichoke hearts and tomatoes!! This looks like the perfect meal!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Michaela, I hope you give it a try!
Julie says
I could never hate you but love everything about this recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
Haha! Thanks Julie, this one is a real keeper!
Angela says
Gorgeous, bright flavors and colors and so many veggies! I need to make this for sure!!! Thanks for this great recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
You are very welcome, I hope you really enjoy this salad!!!
Jennifer A Stewart says
OMG, I love asparagus and the thought of having it in a salad is making me drool! I love it roasted but admit that when I find the spears super tiny I eat them raw! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
I do too! They are so sweet when they are tiny, they don't need anything!
debi at Life Currents says
Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies. This salad, with all its fresh and healthy ingredients featuring that awesome veggie looks and sounds amazing!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you so much Debi - it's a real favorite here!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
I love everything in this salad, it sounds so fresh and delicious! It would definitely a great side dish at a BBQ!
Bowl Me Over says
Absolutely, this is perfect for a bbq!!
michele says
Im so over lettuce salads.,... give me more salads like this that will actually completely fill me up! Brilliant!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Michelle, I know you will love this salad - enjoy!
Sandi says
I am kicking myself for not picking up the asparagus I saw at the store. This salad looks deliciou!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Sandi, grab some asparagus next time you're at the market. This one is definitely a salad you will enjoy!
Liza says
Oh this one is NOT boring for sure! I love asparagus, but it may get a bit bland... But with this recipe - I know I'll get it just right! (I think that the secret is in this sauce - well, you have to be a good cook to think of a sauce like this!) Thank you! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
You'll love how light and flavorful this is Liza - wonderful spring flavors and so bright and fresh. Thank you and enjoy!!!
Healing Tomato says
Oh my gosh!!!! That meal looks beyond delicious. I have come realize that I don't use artichokes enough in my recipes. That needs to change immediately and I will start with your recipe. Asparagus and artichoke go so well together because their flavors compliment each other so well. You have made a simple and elegant salad recipe, making you the master chef that I know! Thank you so much for including my recipe in your post. 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you so much! You will totally love this, it's just the BEST brightest flavors and the homemade vinaigrette finishes it off perfectly! Enjoy my friend, this is one tasty salad! Thank you for your kind words and all of your support!!
Lois says
The salad just looks so good. Will be making it very soon.. yum!!!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Mom, you definitely should! This salad is so good, lots of bright delicious flavors everyone will love!!