Shaved Spring Asparagus Salad

By stancec44

This salad holds well for a few days.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh Asparagus (fat spears work well)
• 2 lemons -juiced and zested (you will need 1/8 cup lemon juice)
• 1/4 cup black truffle oil
• sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste (you can use truffle salt if you want to gild the lily)

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the tips off the asparagus and reserve. Remove the bottom of the asparagus if it is woody. cut the asparagus into two pieces.

Using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler shave the asparagus into thin pieces into a non-reactive bowl. When you have shaved all the asparagus, pour the lemon juice on top and mix well. Sprinkle with a small amount of salt and mix.

Refrigerate for an hour to allow the lemon juice to soften the asparagus. When ready to serve, drizzle with truffle oil and mix well. Taste and add more salt and cracked black pepper. Garnish with the asparagus tips. Serve cold.