Are you craving a refreshing and tangy salad that's packed with flavor and nutrients? Look no further than our lemony asparagus salad with shaved cheese and nuts. This vibrant and colorful dish combines the crispness of asparagus, the zesty kick of lemons, the creaminess of shaved cheese, and the crunch of nuts for a truly tantalizing culinary experience. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this delightful salad that's perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a flavorful addition to your next picnic or potluck.
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LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS
Less is more when it comes to asparagus, especially those first tender stalks that show up in spring. Here they're quickly steamed and turned into an elegant salad tossed with a lemony, shallot dressing, and enriched with plenty of grated Manchego or other cheese. Chopped pistachios add another shade of green to the plate along with their sweet crunch, but use any nuts you like, or skip them entirely. This tangy, bright salad doesn't need them.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
- Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
- To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
WOOD ROASTED SHAVED ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, BREADCRUMBS AND LEMON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into strips (if using Brussel sprouts, use a knife or mandoline to shave the sprouts).
- In a large bowl, gently toss the shaved asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Pour the asparagus mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and loosely arrange a "nest." Roast until slightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed bread and toss to coat in the olive oil. Allow the bread to toast evenly, tossing often, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the garlic to perfume the oil and bread. Remove the bread from the pan to a cutting board and roughly chop the bread pieces. Toss with the grated Parmesan and black pepper, to taste.
- Top the asparagus with the breadcrumbs. Garnish with more grated Parmesan.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
Categories Salad Mushroom Vegetable Side No-Cook Vegetarian Low Cal Parmesan Asparagus Spring Healthy Watercress Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut asparagus diagonally into very thin slices and transfer to a large bowl. Halve large mushrooms. Slice mushrooms very thin and add with radishes to asparagus. Toss salad gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and salt. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over asparagus salad and toss gently. Grind pepper over salad.
- Spread watercress on a platter and top with asparagus salad. With a vegetable peeler, shave half to three-fourths of Parmesan into curls over salad, reserving remaining Parmesan for another use.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
Try this simple arugula salad recipe for a fresh side the whole family will love. It combines fresh peppery greens with tasty golden raisins, crunchy almonds and shaved parmesan. -Nicole Rash, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, raisins and almonds. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Finely shaving the asparagus means the stalks can be eaten practically raw, which is bound to be a first for your guests
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Starter
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the tips away from the asparagus stalks, then cook the tips in boiling water for 2 mins before plunging into iced water. Cook the stalks for 30 secs, then plunge into iced water, too. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and lemon thyme together in a bowl and season with pepper. Using a swivel-blade vegetable peeler, strip ribbons off the stalks, dropping them into the bowl of dressing as you go.
- To serve, place a pile of asparagus ribbons in the centre of each plate. Drape the prosciutto around the side, scatter over the asparagus tips and Parmesan, then drizzle with some dressing from the bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.64 milligram of sodium
SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN
You can get asparagus from Peru all winter long, and early spring asparagus from Mexico and Southern California. This is not a dish to make with those. It celebrates your local, regional asparagus, whenever it shows up in your local farmers' market, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens. Simply shaved, then dressed with oil and paired with arugula and Parmesan, it makes for a spring salad of enormous satisfaction.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandolin, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Place the asparagus ribbons in a shallow salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and coat with half the dressing. Add the arugula, tossing gently to distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
ASPARAGUS, HALLOUMI AND PINE NUT SALAD
Make and share this Asparagus, Halloumi and Pine Nut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lemon
Time 32m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the stems off the asparagus so that you are left with the green, edible parts.
- Drop the asparagus into boiling water for about 4 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain and refresh under cold water.
- Set the asparagus aside to drip dry.
- Unwrap the halloumi and pat it dry.
- Slice it into eight slices and press it into the seasoned flour to coat.
- Put the olive oil in a pan to heat and when it is hot, slide in the halloumi cheese slices.
- Cook for a minute per side, until a golden colour.
- Mix up the olive oil, parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve the asparagus with the warm halloumi and the dressing drizzled over the top.
- Scatter the pine nuts over the plate.
- Dressing: Mix up the olive oil, parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 17, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4
SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Salad Vegetable Appetizer Side No-Cook Easter Picnic Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Mother's Day Lunch Parmesan Asparagus Spring Healthy Low Cholesterol Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Working with 1 asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, thin shavings. Transfer to a medium bowl (the tips will snap off as spears get thinner; add to bowl). Combine grated Parmesan and lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Season vinaigrette generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and toss to coat. Divide asparagus salad among plates. Use peeler to shave more Parmesan over salad.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus that is tender and crisp. Avoid woody or limp asparagus.
- Blanching the asparagus helps to preserve its bright green color and crisp texture. Be sure to shock the asparagus in ice water immediately after blanching to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of nuts in the salad for added flavor and texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pine nuts.
- If you don't have shaved cheese, you can grate it yourself using a microplane grater.
- For a lighter dressing, use lemon juice instead of mayonnaise. You can also add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing for a touch of sweetness.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving. The salad will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
This lemony asparagus salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!
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