Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 

Cold Asparagus with Curry Dip

Submitted by: JWATTSETT 
A delicious creamy dip for cold or hot asparagus or even artichokes. It is also excellent on potatoes and other veggies. 

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Roasted Asparagus with Shallots

Submitted by: Sarah Stephan 
Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA
Asparagus and shallots are roasted in the oven with a little olive oil and red wine vinegar. This recipe is as flavorful and delicious as it is easy to prepare! Comes out perfect every time! You will never want soggy steamed asparagus ever again! 

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Garlic Asparagus with Lime

Submitted by: Crystian 
A splash of lime lends zesty freshness to this early spring favorite. 

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Asparagus with Pimientos

Submitted by: Adeline Piscitelli 
This lovely, simple-to-prepare spring dish highlights the asparagus rather than hiding it. The delicate topping of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs complements the asparagus flavor and looks impressive. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey 

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Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese

Submitted by: BRENOLA 
Asparagus spears are sauteed in butter with sliced almonds and parmesan cheese. This is a terrific side with grilled salmon or turkey meatballs. 

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Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce

Submitted by: CAE 
Fresh asparagus is baked until tender, and dressed with a blend of butter, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. 

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Submitted by: Lisa K 
Living In: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish. 

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Broiled Asparagus with Lemon Tarragon Dressing

Submitted by: Jill815 
Asparagus broiled with a Dijon/lemon/tarragon dressing. The dressing really brightens the taste. 

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Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce

Submitted by: Leona Luecking 
MY SISTER introduced me to this recipe several years ago because she knows I love blue cheese. This dish is a simple way to dress up asparagus, giving it a tangy taste altogether different from the usual cheese sauce. I make it every spring when we have fresh homegrown asparagus. --Leona Luecking West Burlington, Iowa 
 
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