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Flavorful Shaved Asparagus Salad with Parmesan Lemon Anchovy Dressing

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A fresh and tangy shaved asparagus salad dressed with a creamy parmesan lemon anchovy dressing, perfect as a light side or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, preferably thin and tender stalks
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 25g)
  • Juice and zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice)
  • 2–3 anchovy fillets packed in oil, finely minced or blended
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds for crunch
  • Optional: fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of asparagus under cold water. Trim the woody ends about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, shave each asparagus stalk lengthwise into thin ribbons. For thicker stalks, shave twice for thinner ribbons.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, extra virgin olive oil, minced anchovy fillets, minced garlic, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  4. Season the dressing lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water to loosen it.
  5. Pour the dressing over the shaved asparagus ribbons in a medium bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every ribbon.
  6. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and soften the asparagus slightly.
  7. Optionally, add toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or chives. Toss lightly again.
  8. Transfer to a serving plate or bowl, add a final crack of black pepper or sprinkle of parmesan if desired, and serve fresh.

Notes

Use fresh asparagus for best texture; frozen asparagus is not ideal. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors but avoid sitting too long to prevent mushiness. Anchovy paste can substitute anchovy fillets (1 tsp paste = 2-3 fillets). For vegan version, replace parmesan with nutritional yeast and anchovies with caper brine or soy sauce.

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Keywords: asparagus salad, shaved asparagus, parmesan lemon dressing, anchovy dressing, easy salad, fresh salad, side dish

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