Raw Asparagus Salad with Citrus-Mint Dressing

Raw asparagus? Rather have it steamed with hollandaise sauce? Me too. UNTIL I had this salad! I was even more surprised how much my husband loved it! It's easy, healthy and delicious- total triple threat.

It is all about the fresh herbs...mint added a nice surprise

Salad
1 Bundle Thin Asparagus
3/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Sea Salt
Pepper
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 C. Walnuts, chopped
1" Chunk of Fresh Parmesan Cheese

Dressing
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Juice of 1/2 Lemon (use more if lemon isn't super juicy)
2 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp. Fresh Mint, chopped

Wash the asparagus, trim off the rough ends, and then chop into bite sized pieces and place into a bowl. Add the tomatoes.

In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs.

In a frying pan, heat 1 tsp. of olive oil, add walnuts and brown. Approx. 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add to asparagus.

Coat asparagus with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and more lemon juice if desired. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve as a side or add avocado and grilled chicken to make it a meal!

Fresh and delicious.
-e