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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4
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Ingredients

Chili Lime Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated/minced finely
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salad

  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and stalks peeled into ribbons
  • small handful of grated cabbage (red, green, napa, savoy etc)
  • 3 sprigs of mint, leaves removed and finely sliced
  • 2-3 green onions, finely sliced
  • ⅓ cup peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Make the dressing: combine the ginger, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chili paste, agave nectar, rice vinegar, salt and pepper  in a jar or tupperware dish with a tight fitting lid. Stir to dissolve the salt and combine everything. Add the sesame and olive oils. Put a lid on top and shake mixture vigorously to combine. Set aside.
  • Combine the ribboned asparagus, cabbage, sliced mint and green onions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top and toss to combine with your hands or tongs. Place salad on a serving plate and garnish with the chopped peanuts and a bit more chopped mint if you like. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

  • If you're making this ahead, save the mint slicing and dressing-tossing for the end, right before serving. The acid in the dressing can render the thin asparagus less crisp and mint tends to go dark post-slicing.
Shaved asparagus salad with sesame chili lime dressing is refreshing, a little spicy, and simple to prepare. A unique asparagus recipe!