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Shaved Asparagus Salad
This Shaved Asparagus Salad features thin ribbons of asparagus with fresh arugula, creamy avocado, shaved Parmesan, and chopped pistachios. The lemony dressing with champagne vinegar and honey adds brightness and subtle sweetness, balancing the earthy flavors. The salad offers a mix of crisp and creamy textures, suitable to serve as a light starter or side dish.
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
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- salt 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
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground black pepper
- sea salt 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.
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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
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1478IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.