Shaved asparagus with arugula and parmesan is a refreshing and elegant salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The asparagus is shaved into thin ribbons, which makes it easy to eat and allows the flavors of the other ingredients to shine through. The arugula adds a peppery bite, and the parmesan cheese provides a salty and nutty richness. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.
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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
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.
SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA & PARMESAN
Steps:
- 1. Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandoline, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. 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. 4. With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.
POLENTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND MINT
Buttery polenta serves as a soft, savory bed for asparagus and peas in this verdant, vegetable-rich main course. Sautéed shallots add sweetness, while fresh mint lends brightness to a satisfying yet light meal. You can substitute any soft herbs for the mint or use a combination for the most complex flavor. And, if you're short on time, instant polenta will work in place of regular, too. Just follow the directions on the package to cook it.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If cooking polenta on stovetop: In a medium pot over high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how finely the polenta is ground (coarse-ground polenta takes longer).
- Alternatively, cook polenta in oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over high heat, bring 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then give the mixture a stir. If it looks dry, add another 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot once more, and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- When polenta is thick and creamy, stir in 2 to 4 of the tablespoons butter (depending on how buttery you like it) and the Parmesan. Taste and add more Parmesan and salt, if needed.
- As the polenta cooks, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and very lightly golden in spots. Add vermouth and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in asparagus and peas, and cook until vegetables are glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a large pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 8 minutes. (Thicker asparagus will take longer to soften.) Stir in the mint. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, top with vegetables and their sauce, and grind on lots of fresh pepper. Finish with shaved Parmesan.
SPAGHETTI WITH SHAVED ASPARAGUS
A simple bowl of pasta is elevated with easy additions of shaved asparagus, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add asparagus and lemon zest to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
- Add butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g
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
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN
Asparagus is a yummy vegetable you can use for a side dish or appetizer.
Provided by Diane
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
- Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PEA, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories project, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove peas to a strainer and cool under cold running water. Let dry. Bring water back to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water. Dry on a dish towel, then slice into 3/4-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic chives, vinegar, mustard, large pinch salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
- In a large serving bowl, combine arugula, lollo rosso, peas, asparagus, tarragon and daikon radish. Pour about half the dressing on top, and toss to coat vegetables, adding more dressing if necessary. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning once more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN SANDWICH
Asparagus, fresh Parmesan cheese, and the buttery flavor of Boston lettuce - what could say 'spring' more? After a long winter, these are my Spring food fantasies!
Provided by DAKOTABEAR1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Cheese
Time 16m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the asparagus and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High 1 minute, or just until tender. Rinse under cold water, and blot dry with paper towels.
- Spread 1 side of 6 bread slices with 1/4 teaspoon butter and about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise each. Layer with asparagus, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place lettuce over the asparagus, season with pepper, and top with remaining 6 bread slices to form 6 sandwiches. Slice on a diagonal; this is a sandwich that exudes spring !
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
This is such a fresh Spring or Summer salad! I parboil the asparagus slightly first though and sometimes use butterleaf lettuce instead of the watercress. This is from Gourmet magazine.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
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 1/2 to 3/4 of Parmesan into curls over salad, reserving remaining Parmesan for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 517.1, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 10.5
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
This clean, simple salad has lots of bright flavors from the red onion, lemon juice vinaigrette, and arugula. Serve it after the main course or put a new spin on it by adding grilled shrimp or using it as a pizza topping.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tear the large arugula leaves in half and place all the leaves into a salad bowl. Add the red onion and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad a little at a time until it is lightly coated. Divide the salad onto chilled salad plates. Top each plate with several slices of Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and grind more pepper over. Serve immediately.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
I love the taste of arugula in a salad, and this is just one of those salads that you can make for a lunch and have with a whole wheat roll, and enjoy to your hearts content -
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Tear the arugula leaves in half, and place all the leaves in a salad bowl. Add the red onion, and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad a little at at time until it is lightly coated. Divided the salad onto chilled salad onto chilled salad plates. Top each plate with several slices parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, and grind more pepper over top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 291.7, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are thick or woody.
- Shave the asparagus thinly. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to bring out the flavor of the asparagus.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. It should be cooked just until it is tender-crisp.
- Add the arugula and Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Shaved asparagus with arugula and Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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