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Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe with Pecorino Romano

Shaved Asparagus Salad is so simple to prepare! This spring salad includes raw shaved asparagus and salty pecorino Romano cheese tossed with a simple lemon vinaigrette and finished with a sprinkle of Italian flat leaf parsley. It's a beautiful Italian- style salad perfect for asparagus season!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch of thick speared asparagus
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 oz wedge pecorino Romano
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves optional

Notes

  • Choose asparagus with thick stems for this recipe. The thicker stems have a more mellow, sweeter flavor, and the pencil thin spears are nearly impossible to shave.
  • I recommend storing asparagus in a tall glass of water, like cut flowers. They will last longer.
  • Parmesan can be substituted for the pecorino, but I prefer the sharpness and saltiness of the latter.
  • Eat this tasty salad fresh. Leftovers don't hold up well when stored. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 637mg (27%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 811IU (16%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 320mg (32%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 637mg 27%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 811IU 16%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 320mg 32%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.