Shaved Asparagus Salad with Strawberries and Balsamic
Author: Alexa Schirm
Serves: 6
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3 leeks
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp honey (optional)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- Shaved Parmesan
- Peel the leeks and slice very thinly.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add coconut oil.
- Add in leeks and caramelize until tender and sweet.
- Meanwhile, wash asparagus and hold onto the end. Using a vegetable peeler shave the asparagus, discarding the end you are holding.
- Add half of the shaved asparagus to pan with leeks and cook slightly, adding more coconut oil if needed.
- Place the other half of the shaved asparagus in a bowl with sliced strawberries, pine nuts, and warmed leek and asparagus mixture. Mix together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, pepper and salt. Whisk well.
- Pour as much of this dressing as desired over asparagus salad.
- Top with shaved parmesan and enjoy!
Recipe by Simple Roots at https://simplerootswellness.com/shaved-asparagus-salad-with-strawberries-and-balsamic/
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