Spring Asparagus Salad Lemon (Print Version)

Vibrant asparagus, radishes, peas and parmesan tossed in lemon vinaigrette. Crisp and light spring flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 300 g fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
02 - 100 g radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 100 g fresh peas

→ Dressing

04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - 30 g parmesan cheese, shaved

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus pieces and blanch for 2 minutes, then transfer immediately to ice water to stop cooking.
02 - Thoroughly drain asparagus and pat dry. Place in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Thinly slice radishes using a sharp knife or mandoline. Add to the bowl with asparagus.
04 - Add fresh peas to the bowl. Toss gently to mix vegetables evenly.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
06 - Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss to coat.
07 - Transfer salad to serving dish. Top with shavings of parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under twenty minutes thanks to fast prep and blanching
  • Brings together a medley of seasonal vegetables for peak flavor and nutrition
  • Naturally vegetarian and can be made gluten free
  • Dressed with a bright lemon vinaigrette that feels light but tastes indulgent
02 -
  • Full of fiber and vitamin C from all those fresh vegetables
  • Naturally low carb and fits vegetarian diets easily
  • Stays crisp for a few hours after being dressed thanks to speedy blanching and assembly
03 -
  • Always shock the blanched asparagus and peas in ice cold water to keep their colors vivid and their texture perfectly tender crisp
  • Slice the radishes as thinly as possible to avoid an overwhelming bite and let their color show off in the salad
  • Buy a wedge of parmesan and use a vegetable peeler for lovely wide ribbons rather than grating or pre-shaved cheese
  • I learned to give the salad a little rest after the dressing so the flavors meld but never wait longer than an hour just enough for the vinaigrette to wake up every ingredient
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