Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing

Makes: Serves: 8

Level: very easy

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs: medium to large asparagus, trimmed (about 24 spears); 750 g

2 tsp: pesto; 10 mL

2 tbsp: olive oil; 30 mL

3 tbsp: fresh lemon juice; 45 mL

1/2 tsp: lemon zest; 2 mL

3/4 cup: Parmesan curls; 175 mL

1/2 tsp: salt; 2 mL

: freshly ground pepper, to taste

Method

Step 1: Remove asparagus tips and set aside. With a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into thin strips. When asparagus gets too small to continue shaving, set aside.

Step 2: Chop the remaining asparagus into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces and place in bowl with the shaved asparagus and reserved tips.

Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Pour the vinaigrette over the asparagus; scatter the asparagus tips and Parmesan curls overtop. Season with salt and pepper. Pack in a resealable container and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Characteristics

30 Minute Recipes Potluck Salads

Nutritional Facts Per Serving

Nutrition Description:: Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

Calories:: 60

Fat:: 4.5 g

Saturated Fat:: 1 g

Carbs:: 3 g

Protein:: 3 g

Cholesterol:: 5 mg

Fiber:: 1 g

Sodium:: 210 mg

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