Choose fat, juicy asparagus spears for this salad. William MeppemA salad of spring vegetables is all about balance. Delicate asparagus, peas and radish don’t call for lots of acidity; they want just enough to heighten their flavour without masking it. A little good olive oil and vinegar is perfect to season these harbingers of spring. Look for fat, juicy asparagus as opposed to thin, spindly spears.