Time
20 min
Serving
4 persons
Calories
250
A beautiful and simple side salad featuring shaved asparagus and toasted pine nuts, dressed with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- asparagus: 1 pound (trimmed, about 1 bunch)
- pine nuts: 0.25 cup (toasted)
- extra-virgin olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
- freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 Tbsp
- Salt: 0 g (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0 g (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Lay the asparagus flat on a cutting board. Hold a spear down with one hand while you use your other hand to make long shavings with a vegetable peeler (or knife). Add small uneven pieces to the salad. Place the shaved asparagus in a bowl.
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In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the pine nuts to the asparagus.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
