Shaved Asparagus Salad - 5.9g Carbs, 3.1g Fiber, 2.9g Sugar
From: Joseph Erdos, a New York-based writer and editor, who shares
his passion for food on his blog, Gastronomer's Guide. One for the
Table is Amy Ephron's online magazine that specializes in food,
politics, and love. www.oneforthetable.com
A new way to eat asparagus: raw
Steamed, roasted or grilled: these are delicious ways to enjoy
asparagus, but not the only way. Have you tried it raw? If you
were to just bite in, it's pretty tough to eat. But that's where
your vegetable shaver comes in. With it you can create thin ribbons
of asparagus that are ready to eat -- all without cooking.
This salad is a great way to put a new spin on asparagus. You'll
be surprised by the taste of it raw; it's so fresh and crunchy. A
simple vinaigrette is all you need to make the asparagus shine like
it should. Try it as an appetizer or side dish.
This salad is so easy to make that you don't even need a recipe. Just
use exceptionally fresh asparagus that has thick stems -- the thicker
the easier to work with. And don't think thick asparagus is tough,
it's the opposite. Make a simple vinaigrette with bright lemon juice
and you're all set.
Serves: 2-4 (Nutrition shown below is for 2 servings)
12 spears asparagus
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Using a vegetable peeler, carefully shave asparagus on a flat work
surface, moving from end to tip. Add to a mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon
juice and Dijon mustard until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour over asparagus and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Nutrition does not include salt and pepper.
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 177 g
Nutrition per Serving:
212 Calories, 192 Calories from Fat, 21.3g Total Fat, 3.1g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 33mg Sodium, 5.9g Total Carbs, 3.1g Dietary Fiber, 2.9g Sugars, 3.3g Protein
Vitamin A 22% - Vitamin C 19% - Calcium 4% - Iron 17%
Nutrition Grade: A-
Good points:
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
High in vitamin A
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