Shaved Asparagus Pea Salad (Printer-friendly)

A bright salad with shaved asparagus, sweet peas, tangy lemon dressing, Parmesan, and toasted nuts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch (approximately 10.6 oz) fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
02 - 1 cup (5.3 oz) fresh or thawed frozen green peas
03 - 2 cups (1.8 oz) baby arugula or mixed spring greens
04 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced

→ Cheese & Nuts

05 - 1/4 cup (1.1 oz) shaved Parmesan cheese or pecorino
06 - 1/4 cup (1.1 oz) toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus stalks into thin ribbons and transfer to a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the green peas, arugula or mixed greens, and sliced radishes to the bowl with 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, ensuring even coating of all vegetables.
05 - Add the shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts, tossing lightly or scattering over the top. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Raw asparagus transforms into something buttery and delicate when you shave it, no cooking required.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can make it right before guests arrive without stress.
  • The lemon dressing is so bright and balanced that it makes even simple greens taste like something special.
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving, because the acid from the lemon will gradually soften the delicate asparagus ribbons and wilt the greens if left sitting too long.
  • The cold asparagus actually absorbs the dressing better than you'd expect, so don't be shy with how much you drizzle on.
03 -
  • Toast your own nuts if you have time, because the smell alone will make you more excited about dinner, and the flavor is genuinely better.
  • Make extra dressing because you'll want it for other things by the end of the week, and it keeps well in a jar in the fridge.
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