Asparagus Salad with Herbs and Parmesan Recipe

Name: Asparagus Salad with Herbs and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 3-inch lengths; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped chervil; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped chives; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved; Truffle oil (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook the asparagus until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes for thin stalks and 8 to 10 minutes for thick.
3
Drain the asparagus, then chill it in a bowl of ice water.
4
Drain, pat dry and place in a large mixing bowl.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together, then season the dressing with salt and pepper.
6
Stir the chervil, chives, mint and parsley into the salad dressing.
7
Pour the dressing over the asparagus and toss lightly.
8
When ready to serve, top the salad with the Parmesan shavings and sprinkle with a few drops of truffle oil, if desired.
9
Pass additional coarse salt at the table.

431

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 3-inch lengths, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Salad with Herbs and Parmesan falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus Salad with Herbs and Parmesan

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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