This vibrant salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
Straight out of the Test Kitchen today, we’re bringing you our Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Crushed Pistachios and Lemon Vinaigrette! Tender asparagus ribbons mingle with peppery arugula, while the sharpness of parmesan adds depth, and crushed pistachios bring a satisfying crunch.
Don’t be afraid of using raw asparagus! We promise you will enjoy this one.
TIP: Shaving the asparagus takes a little time, but it’s worth it for the unique presentation! We find that thicker spears of asparagus work best for this recipe as they are easier to shave.
Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Crushed Pistachios and Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, thick spears
- 4 oz baby arugula
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pistachios, crushed
- 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and cut into slices
- ½ tsp finely grated lemon zest
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp minced shallots
- 1¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine the lemon zest and juice, shallots, mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth.
- With the blender running on medium, add the olive oil in a thin stream through the top of the blender lid. Blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette into a small jar, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Wash and remove the tough woody ends of the asparagus spears. Holding the stem end of the asparagus spear, use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus starting at the stem and running the vegetable peeler all the way to the tip.
- Place the shaved asparagus in a large bowl. Add the arugula. Toss the asparagus and arugula together and lightly dress the salad.
- Plate the greens on a platter or individual salad plates. Top each portion with half an avocado, pistachios, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Looking for more delicious salads to try? Check out 5 more of our favorite salads HERE!
Enjoy!
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All photos by Lorianne DeVita
