Shaved Asparagus Salad

Name: Shaved Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams thick asparagus spears, tough bottoms removed; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar; 4 servings Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon); 1 mediums Finely grated zest of lemon; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 43 grams 1/2 cup packed shaved Parmesan cheese (about; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 3 Tbsps pine nuts; 2 Tbsps minced shallot (from about 1 medium)

Shaved Asparagus Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 213 calories, 8g of protein, and 19g of fat. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, pepper, pine nuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, shallot, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Shallot

Vinegar

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Bowl

Let sit for 15 minutes.Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a medium frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

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Pine Nuts

Toast

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Remove to a small bowl to cool.Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the asparagus lengthwise into strips and place in a large bowl. (If you have trouble peeling the final portion of an asparagus spear, prop the spear up on the flat wooden handle of a spatula or spoon. This will raise it just high enough to allow the peeler to move freely.)

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Asparagus

Vegetable

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Whisk the olive oil into the lemon-vinegar mixture in a thin and steady stream. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper as needed.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Vinegar

Lemon

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Whisk

Add the cooled pine nuts, dressing, half of the Parmesan, and all of the parsley to the asparagus and toss with your hands to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Asparagus

Pine Nuts

Parmesan