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Fresh Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette

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A simple, refreshing salad featuring thin ribbons of shaved asparagus tossed in a bright lemon truffle vinaigrette, perfect for spring and summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and shaved thinly with a vegetable peeler
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white truffle oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (chopped chives or parsley, optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of fresh asparagus and pat dry. Snap off the woody ends (about 1 inch). Using a vegetable peeler, shave the stalks lengthwise into thin ribbons to yield about 4 cups of shaved asparagus. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon white truffle oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Place the shaved asparagus in a large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every ribbon. Let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Sprinkle ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or almonds over the salad. Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs if using. Toss lightly to combine.
  5. Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled. Salad keeps up to 24 hours in the refrigerator but may lose some crispness.

Notes

Use fresh, firm asparagus for best texture. Peel away from you and rotate stalk for even ribbons. Whisk vinaigrette thoroughly to emulsify. Toast nuts lightly in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. If truffle oil is unavailable, substitute with garlic or herb-infused olive oil or omit. Salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored up to 24 hours refrigerated.

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Keywords: asparagus salad, shaved asparagus, lemon truffle vinaigrette, spring salad, easy salad, healthy salad, gluten-free, vegetarian

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