Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan Vinaigrette

salad vegetable appetizer side no-cook easter picnic vegetarian low cal high fiber mother's day lunch parmesan asparagus spring healthy low cholesterol potluck bon appétit sugar conscious kidney friendly pescatarian wheat/gluten-free peanut free tree nut free soy free no sugar added kosher

Melissa Hamilton

Makes 4 servings

Source

Ingredients

12 large asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed and peeled

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan plus a piece for shaving

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Working with 1 asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, thin shavings. Transfer to a medium bowl (the tips will snap off as spears get thinner; add to bowl). Combine grated Parmesan and lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Season vinaigrette generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and toss to coat. Divide asparagus salad among plates. Use peeler to shave more Parmesan over salad.