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Easter Asparagus Salad

Bright Easter Asparagus Salad for a Fresh Spring Feast

Easter Asparagus Salad brings fresh flavors to your table with crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and creamy goat cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 6 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus look for firm, bright green stalks
  • 1 cup Peas thawed frozen peas work well
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Vermont Creamery recommended
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds toasted
  • 4 cups Lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Microgreens
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann’s recommended
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar do not substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Colander
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a quart of salted water in a large pot over high heat. Add the trimmed asparagus and blanch for 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
  2. Immediately transfer the blanched asparagus to an ice water bath to halt the cooking process for about 6 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, champagne vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the sunflower seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. While the seeds cool, prepare the rest of your salad ingredients: tear the lettuce, slice the onion, chop dill, and gather peas and microgreens.
  6. On a large serving platter, arrange the torn lettuce and drizzle a bit of dressing over it.
  7. Layer the asparagus, sweet peas, microgreens, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds on top.
  8. Sprinkle the fresh dill over the salad and drizzle additional dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bright, crisp salad is perfect for any spring gathering, providing a delightful taste of the season. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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