This is my favorite time of year for many reasons – green grass, the birds returning, leaves on the trees and best of all – fresh, local produce! I’m so excited to be working with Barrie Hill Farms again this season and now that the asparagus is finally ready (we actually had snowflakes this past weekend!!), I’ll be visiting each week to bring you fresh, seasonal recipes. 
Asparagus seems to be growing in popularity on the internet. At this time of year, the are so many creative ways to use this delicious veggie and people are flocking to farmers’ markets to get their hands on some freshly picked ones. I am feeling that same inspiration that hit me last year each time I went to the market. Being surrounded by so much fresh-from-the-field produce just makes me happy!
All the best parts of a great dish – fresh ingredients, strong complementary flavors with a zing of lime that you’ll find addicting. The farm even sells Mexican Spiced Tortilla Chips made with Asparagus and they are awesome!
How gorgeous are these tomatoes and asparagus? It’s just calling out for a salsa!
If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the asparagus for this recipe. There are only a few ingredients but each one packs a punch. The taste is going to surprise you because the flavors meld together in an unexpected way. SO darn delicious!
I’d love to see your pics of this dish. Hashtag #simplyfreshdinners on Instagram or Twitter and I’ll share the happiness with my readers. Cheers!
- 1 lb asparagus – lightly grilled. Sliced to 1/4″
- 4 large tomatoes – diced 1/4 “
- 1 Serrano chili – finely chopped
- 4 green onion – sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro – roughly chopped
- 1 large lime – squeezed
- Salt and pepper – season to taste
- 1 garlic clove – finely chopped or crushed
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and leave for 30 minutes for ingredients to infuse. Serve with Asparagus Tortilla Chips.
44 Comments
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
May 17, 2016 at 7:28 amWhat a fabulous recipe and I love the pretty produce photos! Sounds like a great farm visit is in my future 🙂
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:18 amThank so much, Jennifer. Let me know when you come and we can do lunch at the cafe at Nicholyn Farms. They make the most awesome pies!
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Blair @ The Seasoned Mom
May 17, 2016 at 7:38 amI can’t wait to see all of your fresh recipes that you’re working on this season. Your photos look lovely, as always!
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:19 amYou’re too sweet, Blair – thank you!
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Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
May 17, 2016 at 7:47 amThis is a fantastic recipe! I can’t wait to make it when I get my kitchen back together. Our asparagus is still growing so I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you so much!
Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:20 amI love that the recipe is so simple and so flavorful, Tricia. You are so lucky to have your own asparagus! I hope your kitchen gets back to normal soon 🙂
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Linda
May 17, 2016 at 8:17 amSuch awesome news working with the farms again and now, Chef Les. The salsa looks so good. So totally different, but I am sure tasty. The chips must be equally appetizing. Thanks for sharing your magic and great photography. Lots of love from W.W.xo
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:21 amThanks so much, WW! The chips really were amazing. I hope you’re an asparagus fan because I have lots more recipes coming up, lol. Hope your week is fabulous. xoox
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
May 17, 2016 at 9:48 amO this sounds so good! I’ve been slacking on the asparagus this season 😛
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:23 amIt’s so quick here, Rebecca, that we don’t have time to slack! If we don’t jump on the local produce while we can , it’s gone. I’m going to pickle some this year so I can have it around for a few more weeks after end of season 🙂
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sue|theviewfromgreatisland
May 17, 2016 at 10:15 amI want to dig right into that bowl of salsa, I once made an asparagus salsa to go on shrimp cakes and I thought it was amazing, but I never tried it with chips. What fun that you’re working with the farm, I can’t wait to see what you and the chef come up with!
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:26 amOh, salsa on shrimp really does sound amazing, Sue. The chef and I are challenged because we have to keep the recipes fairly simple because he’s outdoors but this first one was a big hit. I’m all about simple and it turns out so is he so it’s going to be fun!
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GiGi Eats
May 17, 2016 at 11:34 amTHIS IS SO GENIUS! Asparagus… LOVE LOVE LOVE so so so much! 🙂 This would be amazing on salmon… AAAA DUH! 😉
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:28 amLOL, GiGi, is there anything that you won’t pair with salmon? I have to agree though and I have a couple of Norwegian salmon left in the freezer so you’ve given me the idea for tonight’s dinner. LOVED your last post, brave lady! oxxo
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Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
May 17, 2016 at 1:06 pmThis is a clever idea, Robyn – I love asparagus and am always looking for new ways to use it. And what a fun, collaborative project – looking forward to seeing the recipes that you guys come up with!
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:30 amThanks so much, Geraldine. I’m a huge fan of asparagus too and the minute the season finally hits I’m already dreading when it ends, lol. Always appreciate your kind comments!
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Mindy
May 17, 2016 at 3:34 pmCongratulations on your collaboration! SEE you might just end up with a cooking show yet : ) This salsa sounds wonderful. Our second year asparagus only produced 5 stalks (that I kept myself from cutting for the greater good…) so I have had to buy some but it is so worth the purchase. Yum. Again congrats and looking forward to more fresh recipes from you.
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Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:33 amLOL, it’s all I can do to get this book out for the Fall so a cooking show would be ummm….terrifying! I had no idea so many people were growing asparagus at home. It sounds like quite a project. Is it 3 years you have to grow it before you actually pick it?
Thanks for your visit, friend!
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Anita Rivera
May 17, 2016 at 7:43 pmGood evening Robyn! OK, another winner here. Have you ever prepared the white asparagus? Just wondering; a German friend makes them with ham…WOWSERS! But your version looks marvelous. Asparagus are so pretty and lend themselves to so much creativity!
Enjoy your evening! Anita
Robyn
May 18, 2016 at 5:35 amThanks, Anita. I haven’t cooked white asparagus yet but I am a very curious about it. I bet it’s a beautiful dish with the ham! I’ve got lots more asparagus recipes coming up so I hope you’ll enjoy them.
Your post! It’s absolutely stunning, Anita. The colours just take my breath away. Beautifully done 🙂
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Anita Rivera
May 18, 2016 at 4:55 amROBYN!!!!!! Hello sweet friend! I just looked at my blog and saw that you visited, thank you! Well, given that you did not receive notification of my recent post (two weeks now), maybe that explains why comments have dropped so drastically….(grrrr….it’s always about the numbers! )
Thank you so much for your support and constant friendship. I am happy with our spring this year; it has to be the most beautiful I’ve ever seen in our area. Those lilacs just keep on pleasing us, and the flowers around here seem to be lasting longer than ever. Next, peonies will be mesmerizing us and I have a neighbor with a whole corner lot full of them, so once they bloom, I’m taking my clippers, a basket and I’ll going to ask permission to cut some!
Hey, I got another “offer” from a local business to photograph their shoppe! We must talk….have a great day dearest friend! Anita
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
May 18, 2016 at 10:45 amBring on the asparagus – I LOVE the stuff! I have never thought about using grilled asparagus in salsa, this is brilliant, Robyn! I’m looking forward to putting this recipe to good use this summer!
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Robyn
May 19, 2016 at 7:34 amYou and I like all the same foods, Kathleen, lol. I know you would love this. It’s completely addicting!
John/Kitchen Riffs
May 18, 2016 at 11:36 amCongrats! That sounds like a ton of fun. Anyway, love salsa — you can do so much with it, can’t you? This is exceptionally creative. And flavorful! Really good stuff — thanks.
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Robyn
May 19, 2016 at 7:36 amThanks, John, I’m so excited to be working with Chef Les. This salsa was such a surprise in it’s flavor. I can hardly wait to serve this over the summer! I’m totally crushing on your Cauliflower Potato Style Salad – wow!
rebecca
May 18, 2016 at 3:12 pmwhat a great springtime recipe thanks so much for visiting my blog
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Robyn
May 19, 2016 at 7:38 amThanks so much, Rebecca. Loved your beautiful blog!
Marie
May 18, 2016 at 10:55 pmWow, asparagus in salsa is not something I would have thought of, but this recipe sounds fantastic. I love asparagus. It’s probably my favorite spring time veggie. I have fond memories of riding in the car with my dad, looking for fresh asparagus in the ditches of the small rural area we lived. We’d find a patch and pick away. Boy was it delicious, as I’m sure this dish is too. Thanks for sharing! And such exciting news for you too, Robyn!
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Robyn
May 19, 2016 at 7:40 amMe either, Marie! lol. I can’t get enough asparagus and love making the most of it in it’s short season. Next I’m pickling some for the first time. We’ll see how that goes.
What a lovely memory with your Dad! Isn’t it great when we have great memories that come back to us each year when there are seasonal reminders?
Karen (Back Road Journal)
May 19, 2016 at 1:26 pmI never would have thought to put asparagus in a salsa…a thank you to Chef Les and yourself for sharing the recipe with us.
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Robyn
May 21, 2016 at 6:58 amMe either, Karen! And for some reason I just couldn’t imagine how it would taste. That was because it was like nothing I’ve ever had before! So delicious. I gobbled up most of that bowl, lol.
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Sara
May 19, 2016 at 4:20 pmWhat a fun opportunity to work with a chef, and what a great salsa recipe! It’s such a unique way to use asparagus, the perfect spring time snack!
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Robyn
May 21, 2016 at 6:59 amI’m beyond excited, Sara, and any way I can add more asparagus to the menu, I’m happy 🙂
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Marla
May 20, 2016 at 9:30 amHi Robyn,
I love asparagus and use it grill in plain with a little coconut oil. I love you recipe sounds so tasty, simple to make and healthy. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted !
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Robyn
May 21, 2016 at 7:00 amThanks so much for sharing, Marla. I hadn’t thought to grill it in coconut oil. I bet it’s delicious!
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Diane (Created by Diane)
May 29, 2016 at 2:43 pmI just LOVE asparagus, this is GENIUS!!!
Robyn
May 31, 2016 at 9:16 amI’m a pickling madman these days, Diane. I can’t wait to find something new to experiment with!
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