
Who knew that you could could eat asparagus raw!? Well now I do, and so do you. It is a beautiful way of integrating this fresh and vibrant spring vegetables into your salads which is exactly what I’ve done with this shaved asparagus salad.
To go with the asparagus I grabbed some leafy greens and some peas to make a wonderfully green spring salad. I toss it all with a tangy vinaigrette and finish it off with some shavings of vegan parmesan cheese for a classic and a little bit luxurious feel. This salad will go with pretty much any meal that needs a green pick me up but I made it for my most recent vegan three course menu video to go alongside this whole cooked cauliflower with hummus and pistachio dukkah. Feel free to check it out or simply make the salad and enjoy!
Malin x

Shaved Asparagus Salad with Gem Lettuce and Green Peas
Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS:
For the vinaigrette:
0,25 cup olive oil
0,5 lemon, juice only
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
0,5 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the salad:
1 head of (90 g) gem lettuce
125 g asparagus
2 handfuls (30 g) baby greens, I used chard
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
A small piece of a block of vegan parmesan
A pinch of flaked sea salt
METHOD:
Prepare the vinaigrette first by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar. If in a bowl then whisk until well combined and emulsified and if in a jar simply shake the jar for the same result. Set aside.
Cut the chunky bottom bit off the gem lettuce. This should allow you to separate the layers of the leaves. If you find that some leaves are too big feel free to cut them in half, otherwise leave them whole.
Remove the tough end off the asparagus. Then use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus lengthways. Lay the asparagus flat close to the edge of your cutting board. Start peeling at the bottom, more solid end, and drag the peeler toward the more brittle top. Repeat until the remaining piece of asparagus is as thin as you can make it.
Combine the gem lettuce leaves, shaved asparagus, baby leafy green of choice and peas in a mixing bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to coat.
Serve the salad on a serving platter big enough to fit it and finish with a generous amounts of vegan parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of flaked sea salt. I use a vegetable peeler to shave the vegan parmesan as well.
Serve straight away.

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