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asparagus salad on blue placemat

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)