Shaved Asparagus Pea Salad (Printable)

Crisp shaved asparagus, peas, arugula, and lemon dressing combine for a bright, fresh salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed, approximately 10.5 ounces
02 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen green peas, approximately 5.3 ounces
03 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed spring greens, approximately 1.8 ounces
04 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced

→ Cheese and Nuts

05 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, approximately 1.1 ounces
06 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds, approximately 1.1 ounces

→ Lemon Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus stalks into thin ribbons and place in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the green peas, arugula or mixed spring greens, and sliced radishes to the bowl with the asparagus.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and evenly coat all vegetables.
05 - Add the shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts, tossing lightly again or scattering over the top.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but comes together in under twenty minutes.
  • The shaved asparagus has this delicate texture that's completely different from anything you've had before.
  • It's the kind of salad that somehow feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough for a Tuesday lunch.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before serving, or the greens will start to wilt and lose their snap.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress everything just before you eat it.
03 -
  • If you don't have a vegetable peeler, a sharp mandoline works beautifully for shaving the asparagus, but watch your fingers.
  • This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled fish or chicken, but it's just as satisfying on its own as a light lunch.
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