Shaved Asparagus Pea Salad (Print)

A vibrant mix of shaved asparagus, peas, arugula, and a zesty lemon dressing for fresh flavors.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch (about 10.5 oz) fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed
02 - 1 cup (5.3 oz) fresh or thawed frozen green peas
03 - 2 cups (1.8 oz) baby arugula or mixed spring greens
04 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced

→ Cheese & Nuts

05 - 1/4 cup (1.1 oz) shaved Parmesan cheese or pecorino
06 - 1/4 cup (1.1 oz) toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds

→ Lemon Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus stalks into thin ribbons and transfer to a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the green peas, arugula or mixed greens, and sliced radishes to the bowl with the shaved asparagus.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Add the shaved Parmesan and toasted nuts, tossing lightly again or scattering over the top.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately to preserve optimal freshness and crispness.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, which means you can serve something restaurant-quality without the fuss.
  • The shaved asparagus stays delicate and tender instead of tough, making every bite feel like a small luxury.
  • One bowl, one jar for the dressing—cleanup is almost as fast as eating it.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad too far in advance or the asparagus will begin to soften and lose its appealing texture—make it when you're ready to eat it.
  • The mustard in the dressing is what keeps the oil and lemon juice from separating, so don't leave it out even if you think you don't like mustard.
03 -
  • If your asparagus isn't cooperating with the peeler, it might be too thin—look for spears about the thickness of a pencil or thicker when you're shopping.
  • Toast your own nuts instead of buying pre-toasted; the difference in flavor is worth the two minutes it takes to do it yourself.
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