Shaved Asparagus & White Bean Salad
This shaved asparagus salad makes a unique and healthy side dish for easy entertaining. It yields enough for a crowd, but if you have leftovers, combine with tuna the next day for a satisfying and delicious lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches fresh asparagus (about 1 lb each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans or 2 15-oz BPA-free cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted walnuts (2 oz), lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup shaved Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
- 1/4 cup slivered basil
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Hold each spear of asparagus by its thick stem and lay it down on a cutting board. Using a vegetable peeler, shave asparagus into long ribbons. Place ribbons in a large bowl and discard remaining stems. (NOTE: You should be left with about 1 lb shaved asparagus.) Drizzle oil over asparagus and toss to coat.
- Add onion, beans, orange and lemon juices, and vinegar. Toss to combine.
- Fold in walnuts, cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. The shaved asparagus salad can be served immediately or prepared in advance; chill, covered, for 4 to 6 hours in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 3/4 cup
- Calories 171
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 6 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 137 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 3 g