SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA & PARMESAN

SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA & PARMESAN image

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/2 lb large or medium asparagus
2T freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tsp fruity extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
6 oz arugula, washed & dried
Chunk of Parmesan, for shaving
Sliced prosciutto (optional)

Steps:

1. Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandoline, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. Place the asparagus ribbons in a shallow salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and coat with half the dressing. Add the arugula, tossing gently to distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining dressing. 4. With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.