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Shaved Asparagus Salad
This shaved asparagus salad with arugula, pistachios, Parmesan cheese, avocado, and a homemade salad dressing is a springtime favorite! Serve along side any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 lb large asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 3 oz fresh arugula
- 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus. Lay an asparagus spear flat on a cutting board. Starting at the bottom end, use the peeler to shave it into long thin strips or ribbons. Place the asparagus shavings in a large bowl and repeat with remaining asparagus.
- Add the arugula to the bowl. Toss the shaved asparagus and arugula together. Add the avocado, shaved Parmesan cheese, and pistachios. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the salad immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1478IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1478IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.