Shaved Asparagus Salad
May 24, 2024
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If you love asparagus, you will enjoy this Shaved Asparagus Salad recipe. This recipe is made with purple asparagus, a lemon dressing and topped with cherry tomatoes as well as freshly shaved parmesan. It’s a salad recipe perfect for summer!
This post is sponsored by North Bay Produce.
What We Love About This Recipe
- No heating up the kitchen since there are no ingredients to “cook”
- Can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd
- Budget Friendly
- Super simple ingredients
- Ready in under 10 minutes
What Is Purple Asparagus?
Purple asparagus is a captivating variant of the traditional green asparagus because of the alluring hue that adds a vibrant touch to any culinary creation. Its striking purple coloration is owed to the presence of anthocyanin, antioxidants that not only contribute to its visual appeal but also offer potential health benefits.
Purple asparagus tends to be sweeter and more tender, elevating its culinary versatility. While its vibrant exterior may fade to green upon cooking, its unique flavor profile remains.
Whether roasted, grilled, steamed, or sautéed, purple asparagus serves as a delightful addition to any gourmet adventure, tantalizing both the taste buds and the eyes with its distinctive charm.
Related: How to Select, Store and Serve Asparagus
How Do I Shave Asparagus?
If you watch the recipe video below, our recipe developer demonstrates how to easily shave asparagus.
Start by removing the tips of the asparagus and set aside to use later. Using a vegetable peeler, run the blade down the asparagus. Support the backside of the asparagus with your thumb and gently apply pressure.
You’ll get about 4-5 strips of asparagus per piece.
Do I Need To Trim Asparagus Before I Shave it?
Typically when you prepare asparagus, you want to take a piece of asparagus and bend it at the end to naturally break it. From there, you can put it back with the bunch of asparagus and trim all the rest of the asparagus with a knife.
However, with shaving asparagus, you will need the end to grasp in order to shave the asparagus. Therefore, you don’t necessarily have to trim the end for this recipe.
Can I Use The Tips of The Asparagus?
You can most certainly use the tips of the asparagus in this shaved asparagus salad. Whether you toss them with the dressing or simply add on top, the tips add to the beauty and deliciousness of this salad.
Ingredients For Shaved Asparagus Salad
- 3/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red onion, diced (also can use a shallot)
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 2 tbsp packed shaved Parmesan cheese, to garnish
- 1 pound large North Bay Produce purple asparagus spears
How to Make Shaved Asparagus Salad
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the red onion, garlic, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Set aside.
Prepare your purple asparagus, by rinsing them first. Remove the tops of the asparagus and set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into thin strips and place in a medium bowl. Be sure to watch the video to see how our recipe developer did this.
Pour vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and stir to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and lemon pepper, as desired.
Serve topped with cherry tomatoes, additional shaved Parmesan, asparagus tips and a sprinkling of lemon pepper.
Why We Love North Bay Produce
North Bay is as passionate about sustainability as we are. They have a long-term view when it comes to how they grow their produce. And it shows in their processes:
- Minimizing waste to avoid contributing to pollution.
- Working with the natural resources that nature provides.
- Paying close attention to how their actions will affect future generations.
They are committed to keeping human, economic, and natural resources in balance.
They are a prime example of a Farmer Co-Op that aims to bring fresh produce to our homes all year long.
Remember to look for the North Bay label when you pick up your purple asparagus for this recipe.
More Recipes We Love from North Bay Produce
- Blueberry French Toast Casserole
- French Bean Refrigerator Salad
- Blueberry Chia Mousse
- Green Beans with Crispy Chickpeas
- Raspberry Mousse
- Blueberry Galette
Shaved Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red onion diced (also can use a shallot)
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 c cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 2 tbsp packed shaved Parmesan cheese to garnish
- 1 pound large North Bay Produce purple asparagus spears
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the red onion, garlic, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt and lemon pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare your purple asparagus, by rinsing. Remove the tops of the asparagus and set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise into thin strips and place in a medium bowl. Be sure to watch the video to see how our recipe developer did this.
- Pour vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and stir to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and lemon pepper, as desired.
- Serve topped with cherry tomatoes additional shaved Parmesan and a sprinkling of lemon pepper.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The perfect summer salad!