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
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 sauté 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