This Asparagus Salad literally takes 5 minutes to make and is one of my easy recipes for guests and for family. I am serving it as part of our Easter lunch- I always feel. like the more veggies, the merrier…especially at Easter. I like to eat like a bunny, I guess. Except I also really love dessert to balance out all of these lovely vegetables. 🙂

I typically put shaved parmesan cheese on this asparagus salad, but switched it up for mozzarella cheese. I forgot to pick up the parmesan and my kids prefer mozzarella. I used fresh mozzarella and shaved thin pieces to mix throughout the asparagus. This salad can be served chilled or can also be served warm as a side dish. I like it both ways! I often serve it warm at dinner and then make enough to put away for lunch the following day as a salad.  If you are making it as a salad, you can make the day ahead.

5-Minute Asparagus Salad

Lydia Menzies

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Ingredients

  

• 1 bundle fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup water (more if needed)
• 1 -2 TBSP olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• shaved parmesan cheese (or sub fresh mozzarella)
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

 

• Wash asparagus well. Chop into 2-inch pieces.Then, add to a pan with water and saute' over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from pan. Place asparagus in a medium bowl and drizzle olive oil over asparagus.

  Squeeze lemon juice over asparagus and stir.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Shave cheese over asparagus. Serve warm or place in refrigerator and serve when chilled.
• Garnish with edible flowers before serving. (Optional)

Enjoy, Friends!

Cheers,

Lydia xo