16 of the Best Asparagus Side Dishes for Easter

Asparagus side dishes are always a delicious complement to spring and summer recipes . As soon as those gorgeous green stalks make their first appearance, you'll be wanting to add asparagus recipes to your menu plan every week. From a vegetable to serve with your Easter ham  to the perfect accompaniment to a steak on the grill and more, you just need to check out 16 of the best asparagus sides to make all season long.

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This green veggie is one of the first signs of spring. And the season goes straight through the summer. That means there is plenty of time to enjoy it prepared in a variety of different ways.

How To Cook Asparagus

• How to roast asparagus:With a little olive oil, salt and pepper, then just pop it in the oven. Keep it plain and simple, drizzle it with balsamic vinegar, or even add it to a Caramelized Leek Asparagus Salad.

• How to grill asparagus: Same deal with keeping it basic, or wrap it in bacon or prosciutto or cover it with cheese like Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Manchego Cheese.

• How to bread asparagus: You can make it, fry it or use your air fryer and coat it with bread crumbs for a gluten-free option, like Cornmeal-Crusted Asparagus.

• Add it to another dish: Asparagus is delicious in a risotto, added to potatoes, or on a salad like Roasted Asparagus Quinoa Pilaf.

And there are so many more options. In fact, I'm sure you'll be stalking this entire collection of easy asparagus side dishes! 

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Best Asparagus Side Dish Recipes

Best Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

This easy recipe from Parade chef Jon Ashton adds a burst of tangy lemon to the salty, crunchy spears.

Get the recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Quite possibly the most popular asparagus recipe on the internet, and for good reason.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Cornmeal-Crusted Asparagus

Baked, not fried with a delicious crispy coating.

Get the recipe: Cornmeal Crusted Asparagus

Asparagus Bundles

Once again, bacon makes everything better.

Get the recipe: Asparagus Bundles

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Manchego Cheese

With just a few simple ingredients you can make a veggie side dish that explodes with fresh flavors.

Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus With Lemon and Manchego Cheese

Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus with Cranberries and Feta Let's Dish Recipes

The sweet and tangy glaze makes this dish simple and fancy.

Get the recipe: Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus With Cranberries and Feta

Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms With Balsamic Vinegar

It only takes a few simple ingredients to pack this healthy side dish full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms With Balsamic Vinegar

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

This healthy and hearty dish is ready in less than 30 minutes and can be a side dish or a meatless meal.

Get the recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

An epic brunch dish or even a meal prep lunch.

Get the recipe: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette

Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad

The lemon vinaigrette adds fresh flavor to this light salad.

Get the recipe: Asparagus Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

This one-pan side dish is perfect for any weeknight or holiday meal.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

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Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with "Everything" Bagel Seasoning

That now-famous seasoning mix gives those veggies a ton of flavor.

Get the recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms With "Everything" Bagel Seasoning

Roasted Asparagus With Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Balsamic Glaze The Suburban Soapbox

Simple and swanky for weeknight meals or fancy dinner parties.

Get the recipe: Roasted Asparagus With Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Asparagus Salad With Goat Cheese

A healthy lunch on its own or perfect to serve alongside your main course.

Get the recipe: Roasted Asparagus Salad With Goat Cheese

Smothered Asparagus

Bacon, brown sugar and butter make this a crowd-pleaser.

Get the recipe: Smothered Asparagus

Caramelized Leek Asparagus Salad

With the addition of caramelized leeks, dried cherries, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar, this dish is bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe: Caramelized Leek Asparagus Salad

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