A Simple Asparagus Salad for Spring

I’m not sure about you, but this weather is making me excited! The sun is finally peeking out, the air is warming up, and New Yorkers are officially defrosting after what I think is one of our longest winters. The energy in the city is shifting — sidewalks are bustling, parks are filling up, and everyone seems to be a little happier now that the sun is out.

May is just around the corner, and with it comes asparagus season!

Asparagus isn’t just delicious; it’s a powerhouse for a healthy diet. This vegetable is packed with Vitamin A and Vitamin K, two essential nutrients that work together to support immune function, eye health, and strong bones. Plus, asparagus is rich in fiber, promoting good digestion, and loaded with potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, remove excess salt from our diets, and support overall heart health.

In honor of this spring vegetable, here is a recipe for one of my favorite salads!

Salad Ingredients:

• 4 cups baby arugula

• 1 bunch roasted asparagus, chopped

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/3 cup pickled daikon (cubed and quick pickled)

• Optional: Avocado slices or pickled red onions for extra layers

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp pinch of cumin

Instructions:

• Wash and trim the asparagus.

• Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until tender but still green (8–10 min). Once cooled, roughly chop.

• To make the dressing, whisk together the yogurt, cilantro, EVOO, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. If needed, add a tiny splash of water for a thinner dressing.

• In a large bowl, place the arugula and top it with the roasted asparagus, tomatoes, walnuts, hemp seeds, crumbled feta, and pickled daikon.

• Add in the dressing and lightly toss it to combine!

Mark your calendar — some upcoming events:

• IN PERSON, BROOKLYN, NY: Join me and a co-host in a May Day and Spring vision boarding event: Create & Bloom: May Day Cards, Vision Boarding, and Connection

  Date: Wednesday, April 30th
  Time: 6-8 PM EDT
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  Date: Thursday, May 1st
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  Date: Friday, May 16th
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