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Raw Asparagus Salad with Walnuts & Parmesan

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring crisp raw asparagus, crunchy walnuts, and savory Parmesan cheese, dressed with a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved or grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced asparagus, chopped walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider toasting the walnuts before adding them to the salad.

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