4 spring asparagus scallion salad Recipes

asparagus , stems peeled if tough, salt, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions), dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices), extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice and zest of, pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

shallot, minced, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar or 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar or 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, coarse dark mustard, heavy whipping cream, asparagus , trimmed of tough ends (pencil size), scallions , trimmed of roots and of 1 inch of their green tops (20 or so), extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh chives or 2 tbsp scallion tops

whole boneless skinless chicken breast, soy sauce, gingerroot, grated fresh ginger, zest of 1 orange, orange juice (squeezed from orange peel and pith), red wine vinegar, salt, sugar, olive oil, english cucumber, thinly sliced, asparagus spears, thinly sliced, scallions, sliced, stalks celery, thinly sliced, loosely packed flat leaf parsley (stems removed , leaves only please), orange section (approx ), head romaine lettuce