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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 Salad

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This Shaved Asparagus Salad is filled with tender asparagus ribbons, fresh arugula, and a lemony pesto sauce. Light, fresh, and easy!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus recipe, salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 65
Author Gayle

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 3 cups fresh baby arugula
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus juice from one lemon
  • ¼ cup prepared pesto (or this homemade Easy Basil Pesto)
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese , for topping (if desired)

Instructions

  • 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.**
  • Add arugula to shaved asparagus. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and pesto to salad. Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

If you want to cook the asparagus instead of eating it raw, saute the ribbons in a tablespoon of olive oil until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes, and then add to bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg