Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe

This Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe is a fun new way to enjoy fresh raw asparagus. With just a few simple ingredients this lemon asparagus salad will be your new favorite healthy side dish.

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Cold Asparagus Salad – Shaved

This is one of those super simple recipes that will get you some oohs & ahhs. No need to even turn on your oven or stove, this asparagus salad is raw.

If you’ve never shaved asparagus into ribbons don’t worry. By the second asparagus spear you’ll have it down. Once the asparagus is shaved into ribbons it’s just a matter of tossing the ingredients together and serving.

This asparagus salad is bright, fresh and so flavorful. The perfect Spring or Summer side dish.

Is This Raw Asparagus Salad Keto

Yes! Asparagus is one of those low carb veggies that you can enjoy while following the Keto Diet. Asparagus is low in calories and carbohydrates while being high in fiber.

How Do You Know If Asparagus Is Good

Always look at the tips first. If asparagus is going bad the tips will become soft, limp and slimy. Look for firm, vibrant green asparagus with lively tips.

Here is a detailed tutorial on How To Select and Store Asparagus.

For this recipe you will want to choose asparagus with thick stalks for easy shaving.

How Do You Shave Asparagus For Salad

I have this handy Vegetable Peeler – Cheese Slicer that I use for so many things. It works great to create asparagus ribbons.

Do not trim the bottoms as you normally would. Use one hand to hold the end of the asparagus spear while holding the veggie peeler in the other hand lightly pulling straight down to the tip. Try to do this gently to achieve those nice swirly asparagus ribbons. Discard the ends.

Here is a quick video on How To Shave Asparagus.

What Do You Need To Make Lemon Asparagus Salad (screenshot for grocery list)

• Asparagus (thick stalks)
• Lemon
• Oil (olive, avocado or algae oil)
• Salt/Pepper

How To Make Shaved Lemon Asparagus Salad

1. Wash asparagus, do not trim the bottoms as you normally would. Use one hand to hold the end of the asparagus spear while holding the veggie peeler in the other hand lightly pulling straight down to the tip. Try to do this gently to achieve those nice swirly asparagus ribbons. Discard the ends.
2. Combine asparagus ribbons with lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper.
3. Gently toss to combine. Let sit 5- 10 minutes then serve.

What should you serve with this asparagus salad?

Lemon Butter Pan Seared Scallops: Not only would the lemon flavors go well together, the scallops and asparagus would be an entirely Keto friendly meal.

Oven Baked Blackened Salmon: The lemon asparagus salad would be wonderful with this spicy salmon dish. Salmon and asparagus always go well together.

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken: Another lemon duo. If you love lemon you will be in heaven with this lemon chicken and lemon asparagus.

Garlic Rosemary Whole 30 Meatballs: If you’re following the Whole30 Diet, these meatballs and asparagus salad will be a flavorful satisfying meal.

Easy Roast Chicken: A good roasted chicken goes well with just about anything. This whole roasted chicken served with fresh asparagus salad is sure to be a hit!

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