Shaved Asparagus 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!

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

Total Time 10

Servings

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.

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