Shaved Asparagus Salad

Shaved Asparagus Salad
3 from 9 ratings
Nothing says spring like raw, shaved asparagus. Dress it up with a bit of lemon juice, almonds, and olive oil for a simple dish.
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil
  • zest of 1/4 lemon, sliced thinly
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Shave the asparagus using a vegetable peeler from the end of the stalk to the tip. Place in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Set aside.
  2. In a small frying pan, heat up the remaining olive oil, and fry the lemon zest and garlic until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Toss the fried lemon zest, garlic, and almonds with asparagus. Season with the salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately.