Best 9 Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipes

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**Shaved Asparagus Salad: A Refreshing and Nutritious Delicacy**

Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where flavors dance on your palate and textures create a symphony of sensations. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the shaved asparagus salad, a dish that embodies both elegance and simplicity. This refreshing and nutritious salad is a true testament to the power of fresh, seasonal ingredients, masterfully combined to create a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.

As we delve into the recipes presented within this article, you'll find a symphony of flavors and textures awaiting your taste buds. From the classic shaved asparagus salad with its delicate asparagus ribbons, tangy lemon-tahini dressing, and the crunch of toasted almonds, to the more adventurous roasted asparagus salad with its smoky roasted asparagus, sweet dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, the shaved asparagus salad recipes in this article are designed to guide you through the process with ease. With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, you'll be able to create these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this delightful culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS



Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts image

Less is more when it comes to asparagus, especially those first tender stalks that show up in spring. Here they're quickly steamed and turned into an elegant salad tossed with a lemony, shallot dressing, and enriched with plenty of grated Manchego or other cheese. Chopped pistachios add another shade of green to the plate along with their sweet crunch, but use any nuts you like, or skip them entirely. This tangy, bright salad doesn't need them.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pistachios or other nuts
1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons soft herbs, such as dill, parsley and tarragon, or a combination
3 tablespoons minced shallots, red onion or scallion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or cider vinegar)
Large pinch of kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
3/4 cup coarsely grated cheese (1 1/2 ounces), preferably a young sheep's milk, such as pecorino or Manchego, but any firm cheese works, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
  • To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO



Fava Bean, Asparagus, and Arugula Salad with Shaved Pecorino image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Asparagus     Arugula     Fall     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 first-course or lunch main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 lb in pods) or shelled edamame (fresh soybeans)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded
1 (1/2-lb) piece Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus stalks on a long diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices, leaving 1-inch-long tips (reserve tips separately).
  • Blanch asparagus tips (but not sliced stalks) in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
  • Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans 1 minute, then immediately transfer with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus tips and beans and gently peel skins from beans (it's not necessary to peel edamame, if using).
  • Toss beans and asparagus (blanched tips and raw sliced stalks) in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then divide among 4 plates. Toss arugula with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and mound on top of vegetables. Shave thin slices of cheese over salad with a vegetable peeler (use about half of piece), then drizzle with vinegar.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN



Asparagus and Mushroom Salad with Shaved Parmesan image

Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Parmesan     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound medium to thick asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound mushrooms, stems trimmed even with caps
4 medium radishes, halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
a 1/4-pound piece Parmesan cheese at room temperature

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, cut asparagus diagonally into very thin slices and transfer to a large bowl. Halve large mushrooms. Slice mushrooms very thin and add with radishes to asparagus. Toss salad gently.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and salt. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over asparagus salad and toss gently. Grind pepper over salad.
  • Spread watercress on a platter and top with asparagus salad. With a vegetable peeler, shave half to three-fourths of Parmesan into curls over salad, reserving remaining Parmesan for another use.

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Shaved Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 to 5 strips shaved pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Clean and trim the asparagus; remove the tough ends and the tips (you can parboil and save the tips for another dish). With a potato peeler, shave each stem, turning to allow for maximum shaving. Place the shavings into a serving bowl.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl; dress the shavings with the mixture. Layer with the cheese and serve.

SLOW-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH SHAVED ASPARAGUS AND FENNEL SALAD



Slow-Roasted Halibut with Shaved Asparagus and Fennel Salad image

Provided by Ivy Manning

Categories     Broil     High Fiber     Dinner     Halibut     Asparagus     Fennel     Spring     Breadcrumbs     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Salad:
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
3/4 pound asparagus spears (about 1 bunch), trimmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb (preferably shaved with V-slicer)
Fish:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons butter, melted
6 6-ounce halibut fillets

Steps:

  • For salad:
  • Whisk lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then add capers. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
  • Place 1 asparagus spear flat on work surface. Using vegetable peeler, shave asparagus into long thin strips. Place asparagus strips in medium bowl with shaved fennel. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For fish:
  • Coat rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, and lemon peel in another medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle melted butter over. Using fork, toss to incorporate evenly.
  • Place halibut fillets on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide breadcrumbs among fillets to cover top (about 1/3 cup each), pressing to adhere. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake halibut until opaque in center, about 20 minutes. Turn on broiler. Broil halibut just until breadcrumbs start to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Place 1 halibut fillet on each of 6 plates. Pour dressing over asparagus and fennel mixture; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates and serve.

CHEF JOHN'S SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Chef John's Shaved Asparagus Salad image

When you shave asparagus thin with a peeler and give it a quick curing/pickling in the mustard dressing, the harsh attributes mellow out substantially, and the sweet, grassy flavor comes through. In fact, it was so delicious that I contemplated serving it without the fried meat. Happily, that passed.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
24 large asparagus spears
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
4 ounces pastrami, sliced into thin strips

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar and mustard together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until the dressing is thick and creamy.
  • Hold an asparagus stalk at the stem, tip pointing away from you, on a work surface. Shave ribbons of asparagus off of the stalk with a vegetable peeler, moving the peeler from the stem-end to the tip. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Transfer asparagus strips to a bowl.
  • Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over asparagus; drizzle dressing over the top and toss to coat. Let sit until asparagus wilts slightly, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pastrami in hot oil until almost crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Divide asparagus salad between four plates and top with pastrami.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 382.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Shaved Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 bunch thick green asparagus (1 pound), trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias
4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, diced
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, whole or coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Remove and chop the zest from the orange and add it to a large nonreactive bowl. Add the asparagus and cheese and toss together. Peel the orange and cut segments from the membrane. Add the segments to the bowl with the asparagus.
  • Squeeze the juice from the orange membrane into a small bowl and add the chives and white wine vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing to the asparagus and let sit until the asparagus is slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Toss in the hazelnuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 29 milligrams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Shaved Asparagus Salad image

This very tasty shaved asparagus salad is both refreshing and healthy, and it's an interesting twist on a simple salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces jumbo asparagus, tough ends trimmed
1 daikon (about 8 ounces), peeled
2 carrots, peeled
12 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel long, thin slices of asparagus into a medium bowl. Cut ends of both the carrots and radish on a slight bias, and peel thin strips of each into the bowl with the asparagus; toss together. Sprinkle with mint.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, and mustard. While continuing to whisk, drizzle oil into the bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD



Shaved Asparagus Salad image

It's fast and healthy!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 small carrot
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut asparagus and carrot into very thin lengthwise strips; transfer to a small bowl., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted, woody, or has yellow or brown spots.
  • Shave the asparagus thinly. This will help it cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, herbs, and nuts. Some popular options include cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and crispy shallots.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Shaved asparagus salad is best when served fresh. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Shaved asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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