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Expand1 bunch asparagus Ask a question about this ingredient
1 handful toasted, crushed hazelnuts Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chopped mint Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon honey Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
parmesan or pecorino shavings Ask a question about this ingredient
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus lengthwise to create strips. Toss with the hazelnuts and mint.
Ask a question about this stepWisk together lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and olive oil. Pour over asparagus and mix with salt and pepper to taste. Shave parmegiano or pecorino on top.
Ask a question about this stepGlad you enjoyed it!!
This is briliant! So simple, fresh and easy for anyone to do with or without deep cooking skill. I know. Made this for a group dinner and was uncharacteristically treated like a culinary hero. This recipe should win a contest-oh yeah, it did. :-) Thank you!
Just made this for a fancy dinner for a friend. So good! To fancy it up I used a bit of truffled cheese instead, which worked really well against the bright flavors of the salad.
Mmm...just picked up some of the season's first asparagus from the farmer's market and am excited to give this a try for a party tomorrow. Do you think it's okay to shave the asparagus a few hours in advance? Also, do you include the asparagus heads in the salad?
Yes, definitely include the heads, they look pretty. Make sure to shave from the stem end to the head. I would say yes, you can shave it in advance but be aware that it will get a little more limp and the moisture in the asparagus will start to come out. I don't mind it that way personally, and I usually like leftovers the next day just as much as the original salad.
Great, thanks! I'm going to use your recipe as a jumping off point, but will improvise a bit, since I have some preserved Meyer lemons I'd like to incorporate. Thanks for the inspiration!
I created a spin-off of your recipe, with a preserved Meyer lemon dressing and thinly sliced watermelon radishes. It came out great--thanks for sharing your brilliant idea! Next time, I will try your recipe as written because it looks delicious, as is. Photos of my version here:
http://stillsimmering.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/they-say-its-spring-a-celebratory-salad/
Delicious. A boat-load of work to shave the asparagus, but really very tasty. Thanks so much for the recipe.
I actually find that I get into a groove with it and it's not so bad...just make sure to hold from the thick stem end and don't worry about using the bottom inch.
This is my new favorite late spring and summer meal. I add ribbons of summer squash to give some color contrast
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Excited to try this for Memorial Day picnic
Congratulations on your lovely win.
Thanks!!
Wow, this totally says spring to me. Can wait to head to the Greenmarket on Saturday for some seriously fresh asparagus and mint.
Congrats! i have the mint growing widly in the back patio and I have a good chunk of parm hiding in the back of the fridge...just off to the market for some fresh asparagus.
Congratulations on your win! This is such a perfect spring salad!
Thanks!!!
Congrats! This is such a delicious salad. Making it again this weekend. ;)
Congratulations! What a lovely and seasonal salad.
Thanks!!
I made this wonderful salad last night. My in-law is visiting and she requested a salad for dinner and I decided to make this. It was absolutely fab and everyone loved it. I branched shaved asparagus for 2 seconds (and then to ice water) to get rid of the sliminess and to bring up the color. This will be my staple Spring salad. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it! (And I like the ice water tip-- I've been letting it sit in the vinaigrette for as long as possible to absorb the flavor, which also gets rid of the sliminess, but that's great for when I don't have the time!)
inspired by your salad, I just did a calorie free version with shaved asparagus salt pepper and a balsamic drizzle. this is a new staple! thank you for the idea of shaving asparagus.
Sounds good!
Congrats on being a finalist! Looking forward to reading your blog (maybe you'll inspire me to start writing!) and seeing more submissions from you!
Thanks! I'm having a lot of fun with the new blog, you should definitely start writing!
Love the idea of shaved asparagus for the foundation of a salad. It puts a whole new twist on salad greens!
Lovely comment, lmayb6.
Made this salad for a dinner party last night. Added rocket to bulk it up a bit, it was a huge hit!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congratulations! This looks lovely, I look forward to trying it!
This looks perfect! I recently made a shaved celery salad and just loved how refreshing it was....I love the idea of shaved asparagus...add in the nuts, the honey and the cheese and mmmmmmmm! Good Luck!!
Thanks so much!
One of my favorite ways to eat asparagus. Got any tips for the very middle of the spear, that you can't really shave any further because it tends to snap but it's still quite a bit thicker than the other shavings?
I lay them flat on the counter and just shave across from the thick side out. I don't worry too much if I don't get perfect shavings every time. Also, I've found you can pretty much get all the way down to the bottom of the asparagus. I've been using local asparagus that's quite tender, but still pretty thick.
Congrats! This looks great! Gotta love a shaved asparagus salad.
Thanks!!!
So light, so bright, and oh so delicious! I can't wait to make this salad - Congrats!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
Congrats!! We like "zing" in our veggies.
Thanks! I'm a big fan of citrus vinaigrette in general....I put it on chicken, scallops, pasta....yum!
Congrats on being a finalist. The hazelnuts are such a clever accent to add here.
Thanks! I originally tried pine nuts, but I thought the hazelnuts I had in my freezer my give it more depth of flavor! I generally use them over other nuts because I like them most.
Lovely, bright, uncomplicated combination - congratulations!
I love shaved veggies! This sounds so yummy. Congratulations!
I love the flavor of raw asparagus, and the composition of your salad is gorgeous. Congrats!
This looks great! Congratulations. I am saving this and passing it on. YUM!
thanks so much!
Thanks!
This sound really great - I will try it for sure! And - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Thanks!! And congratulations to you as well! I will definitely be trying yours!
Thanks! I just made it again last night!
Simply beautiful and sounds amazing. Congrats on being a finalist, CRS!
Thanks! It's super easy too!
Thanks!!!
. How far in advance can this salad be made? Thanks in advance,
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Nice colors, right? Sherry vinegar, honey, asparagus, mint, hazelnuts, parmesan, and lemon.
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Prep is easy: chop your mint.
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Merrill trimming the ends from the asparagus.
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Make your dressing: honey, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, and olive oil.
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Jennifer shows us how she shaves asparagus. Great method ...
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Holding down the sliced part makes it easier.
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A mess of shavings!
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Our salad dressing whisker.
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Chopping the toasted hazelnuts. We rubbed off their skins using a paper towel.
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Parmesan shavings, ready to meet some asparagus shavings.
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We thought this was so pretty before mixing we had to take a shot.
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Easily distracted.
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Gold star for prettiness.
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And flair. That's parmesan's version of a wink.
This is briliiant! So simple, fresh and easy for anyone to do with or without deep cooking skill. I know. Made this for a group dinner and was uncharacteristically treated like a culinary hero. This recipe should win a contest-oh yeah, it did. :-) Thank you!