Shaved Asparagus Salad - 6.9g Carbs, 2.7g Fiber, 2.5g Sugar
SOURCE: www.chow.com/recipes/29532-shaved-asparagus-salad
Shaved salads are a simple way to showcase the best of farmers' market
vegetables. Thinly slice vegetables using a vegetable peeler, toss them
in a lemony vinaigrette, and top with salty cheese, like Parmesan, and
nuts. This shaved asparagus salad showcases the best of early spring.
This salad was featured as part of our Easter Dinner Dishes photo gallery.
Jill Santopietro
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Finely grated zest of 1/2 medium lemon
2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
2 tsp champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp minced shallot from about 1 medium
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp pine nuts
1 lb thick asparagus spears, tough bottoms removed
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup packed shaved Parmesan cheese about 1 1/2 oz
1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley leaves, finely chopped
1. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, shallot, and a pinch
each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a medium frying pan over medium
heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to
a small bowl to cool.
3. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice the asparagus lengthwise into
strips and place in a large bowl. (If you have trouble peeling the final
portion of an asparagus spear, prop the spear up on the flat wooden handle
of a spatula or spoon. This will raise it just high enough to allow the
peeler to move freely.)
4. Whisk the olive oil into the lemon-vinegar mixture in a thin and steady stream. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper as needed.
5. Add the cooled pine nuts, dressing, half of the Parmesan, and all of
the parsley to the asparagus and toss with your hands to combine. Taste
and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 10 minutes before
serving. Serve topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese slices.
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Does not include details for Lemon Zest
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 154 g
Nutrition per Serving:
215 Calories, 165 Calories from Fat, 18.3g Total Fat, 3.9g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 11mg Cholesterol, 234mg Sodium, 6.9g Total Carbs,
2.7g Dietary Fiber, 2.5g Sugars, 8.3g Protein
Vitamin A 21% - Vitamin C 15% - Calcium 17% - Iron 17%
Nutrition Grade: B+
