It's not just their colorful presentation that sets them apart. Green, white and purple asparagus also offer a range of tastes and textures. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, and one of the ...

"When buying asparagus, look for stalks that are plump, firm, and vibrantly green (unless a purple or white variety) with tips that have tightly closed buds," says Ceri Jones, food educator and ...

Sprinkle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the purple asparagus in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt to cure and soften. For the dressing, whisk together the ...