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Raw Asparagus Salad


Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
2 large servings
Healthy raw asparagus salad with walnuts, parmesan and a delicious lemon dressing.

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 pound asparagus tough ends trimmed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 zest from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Add walnuts to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toss occasionally for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the salad, until toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool while you make and chill the salad.
    Walnuts toasting in a pan.
  • Remove the woody ends from the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into thin slices at a sharp angle. Add to a large salad bowl.
    Thinly sliced asparagus in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
    Dressing ingredients being whisked in a bowl.
  • Pour dressing over the asparagus. Toss to coat. Chill for an hour to combine flavors.
    Dressing on asparagus in bowl.
  • Chop walnuts on a cutting board roughly. Sprinkle walnuts and grated parmesan over salad.
    Raw asparagus salad in a bowl.

Notes

Tips for the best raw asparagus salad
  1. Cut the asparagus into thin slices at a steep diagonal. These thin slices of asparagus are delicious and crisp when raw. Cutting the asparagus into slim slices helps it absorb the flavors and be tastier this way.
  2. Toast the walnuts to bring out the flavor. Chop after toasting.
  3. Allow the salad to chill for an hour. This really enhances the flavor.
  4. Top with chopped nuts and cheese for added flavor and protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1917IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 6mg

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