Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad

Filled with tender asparagus ribbons, fresh arugula, and a lemony pesto sauce, this Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad is perfect to enjoy as a main dish or simple side dish. Easy to prepare and with a light and fresh flavor, you’ll fall in love with the taste and texture of these fresh greens!

Shaved asparagus is the new ‘it’ food in my mind.

Sure, I know it’s been around for a while, and I’ve seen lots of recipes floating around Pinterest world with shaved asparagus. But for me, it’s a game-changer!

Why have I never tried shaved asparagus before? And tell me, have you tried it? Thoughts?

The texture, the flavor, the gorgeous ribbons…mind-blowing, friends! I’m now thinking of all the foods that I can shave with my vegetable peeler…!

But, for now, I’ll stick to this Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad.

Filled with tender asparagus ribbons, fresh arugula, and a lemony pesto sauce, this Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad is perfect to enjoy as a main dish or simple side dish. Easy to prepare and with a light and fresh flavor, you’ll fall in love with the taste and texture of these fresh greens!

Truth be told, since I plan my editorial calendar for blogging months in advance, I made this salad back in May. But, ever since then, I’ve been hooked! I mean, how could you go wrong with just a few simple ingredients that packs such a powerful punch?

This Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad is filled with nutritious ingredients, literally takes just minutes to assemble, and is oh-so fresh and flavorful. It just screams summer deliciousness, don’t ya think?

If eating raw asparagus just isn’t your thing, you can easily saute the asparagus in a little bit of olive oil until crisp-tender before adding it to the arugula. But whatever you do, I guarantee you’ll love the taste and texture of shaved asparagus.

And the possibilities for this salad are endless. Serve it as a delicious, meatless entree; pair it alongside some fresh salmon or a sandwich; or add some chicken and make a hearty meal. See what I mean?

So grab that fresh summer produce and whip up this light and easy Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad for a simple lunch or dinner…you’ll be glad you did!

Looking for more salad recipes? I’ve got you covered!

• Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
• Caprese Pasta Salad
• Strawberry Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Yields 4 servings

Shaved Asparagus Pest

Filled with tender asparagus ribbons, fresh arugula, and a lemony pesto sauce, this Shaved Asparagus Pesto Salad is perfect to enjoy as a main dish or simple side dish. Easy to prepare and with a light and fresh flavor, you'll fall in love with the taste and texture of these fresh greens!

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 3 cups fresh baby arugula
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus juice from one lemon
• 1/4 cup pesto (or this homemade Easy Basil Pesto)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Shaved Parmesan cheese for topping, if desired

Instructions

1. Trim the ends of asparagus. Working one piece at a time, lay asparagus flat on a cutting board and shave from the end of the stalk to the leaf part using a vegetable peeler. When asparagus gets too thin to shave, chop. Place asparagus in a large bowl. If you want to cook the asparagus instead of eating raw, saute ribbons in a tablespoon of olive oil until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes, and then add to bowl
2. Add arugula to shaved asparagus.
3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and pesto to salad. Toss to coat.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve immediately.
6. Enjoy!

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