Tahoe recipe: Shaved asparagus salad a light, fresh entree addition
Yummy Fixins
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Yipee, its asparagus season! I love cooking with asparagus. It can be used in soups, diced into salads and or sautéed as simple side dish. This recipe is light and fresh, making it a lovely addition to any meal. What’s your favorite asparagus recipe?
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Makes 2-4 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Shaved pecorino for garnish
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Directions:
Cut the bottom off of the asparagus. Shave the asparagus by holding the bottom of the stem in your fingers and peel toward the head with a vegetable peeler, making thin ribbons. Transfer to a bowl.
Whisk together grated pecorino, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus and mix with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with shaved pecorino and toasted pine nuts.
Chef Arica Davis is owner/operator of Yummy Fixins, Personal Chef Services and Pasta Parties. Visit http://www.yummyfixins.com or call 530-539-4504 to book your next dinner party.
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