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Roasted Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: Anna Kreymborg 
'Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me - and I love it,' beams Louisville, Kentucky reader Anna Kreymborg. 'This tasty way to prepare fresh asparagus - by roasting the spears, then serving them with a Dijon dressing at room temperature - came from our daughter.' 

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Spring Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: Mister Umpire Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Owosso, Michigan, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This is a nice and simple cold salad that is nothing more than asparagus dressed in a Chinese-influenced vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds. It's a great way to celebrate the arrival of the asparagus crops! 

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Asparagus 'n' Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Mickey Kelly 
'Living in the Midwest, we anticipate spring treats like fresh asparagus all winter long,' affirms Mickey Kelly, Burnsville, Minnesota. 'Our three small children can't help but snitch a taste when this dish is chilling in the fridge. I use the vinaigrette dressing on salads, sliced tomatoes and other steamed vegetables as well.' 

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Asparagus Vinaigrette Salad

Submitted by: Mary Bengtson-Almquist 
My mom has a large asparagus bed, so I'm kept well-supplied with asparagus all spring. I helped her plant it years ago and have a 'My Most Embarrassing Moment' story from that day - I planted all the asparagus with the roots facing up! I still get kidded about it. 

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Asian Asparagus Salad with Pecans

Submitted by: RUBY-MAMA 
Marinated asparagus is served cold with crunchy pecans and green onions. 

Asparagus Ham Salad

Submitted by: Lorrie Donald 
From her Nepean, Ontario home, subscriber Lorrie Donald pens, 'Our entire family loves asparagus! This recipe is among our very favorites. The salad has such a fresh taste, while the Dijon mustard adds a bit of tartness to the dressing.' 

Asparagus and Pancetta Salad

Submitted by: Relish Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Sebastopol, California, USA
Living In: Guerneville, California, USA
This is a fantastic and simple salad using fresh asparagus. You can use it as a first course or an appetizer with great success. The pancetta can be replaced with bacon if it is not available in your area. 

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Chilled Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: Kathy Willis 
My sister served this salad one night when we were dinner guests. It's very easy to prepare, and the cool tangy change from eating asparagus as a hot side dish makes one sit up and take notice. My brother-in-law gets credit for creating the unique delicious salad. -Kathy Willis, Pryor, Oklahoma 

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Tomato Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: Lois Crissman 
'This refreshing salad is one of the first requests from my family as soon as the spring asparagus is on the market,' notes Lois Crissman from Mansfield, Ohio. 'It seems to impress guests, too.' 

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Asparagus with Sesame Butter

Submitted by: Eunice Stoen 
The first fresh asparagus is a delightful springtime treat. This light butter sauce lets the asparagus flavor come through, and the sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a delicate crunch. This is a simple yet delicious dish. --Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa 
 
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