Asparagus Ribbons With Lemon Dressing Recipe
Take advantage of the early summertime asparagus season with this simple but elegant recipe.
Servings 4 people
Calories 59kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 1 lb. asparagus try to get ones with fairly substantial stalks
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp. fresh chives finely chopped
Lemony Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the heads and the ends off the asparagus.1 lb. asparagus
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into ribbons until you get about 3 cups.
- Bring a pot of water equipped with a steamer to a boil. Steam the asparagus ribbons for about 3 to 4 minutes, then take them out and let them cool down.
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl, season to taste, and mix well.2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. Dijon mustard, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Combine the asparagus, the tomatoes, and the chives in a medium bowl.1½ cups cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp. fresh chives
- Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus and tomatoes, tossing gently to coat.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1453IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg