Shaved Asparagus Salad
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4.8
Shaved Asparagus Salad
Description
Shaved Asparagus Salad is prepared by peeling asparagus spears into long thin strips to provide a delicate texture. Combined with peppery arugula leaves, chopped ripe avocado, and shaved Parmesan cheese, the salad blends fresh, creamy, and savory elements. Chopped pistachios add crunch and nutty flavor. The dressing, made from olive oil, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, honey, and minced garlic, seasoning the salad with a balance of acidity and sweetness. The salad is tossed gently and seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. It should be served immediately to maintain the fresh texture of the vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
For the Salad:
- 1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed, large
- 3 oz arugula fresh
- 1 avocado pitted, peeled, and chopped, large
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 1/3 cup pistachio chopped
- sea salt to taste, freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground black pepper
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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