Shaved Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This crisp, refreshing Shaved Asparagus & Snap Pea Summer Salad is loaded with fibre-rich vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette—perfect for a low-carb, diabetes-friendly, and vegetarian side dish.
Servings: 2
Calories: 161.6kcal
Ingredients
- 8 stalks asparagus tough ends trimmed
- ¾ cup sugar snap peas strings removed and thinly sliced on a diagonal
- ½ small fennel bulb thinly shaved
- ½ tbsp mint chopped
- ½ tbsp basil chopped
- 2 tbsp Parmesan shaved
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler (for shaving asparagus)
- Mixing bowl
- Small bowl or jar for vinaigrette
Instructions
- Shave the asparagus into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler (run it lengthwise down each stalk).
- In a large bowl, combine the shaved asparagus, snap peas, and fennel.8 stalks asparagus, ¾ cup sugar snap peas, ½ small fennel bulb
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the lemon vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ⅛ tsp salt, 1 pinch black pepper
- Toss the veggies with the dressing until lightly coated.
- Add herbs, Parmesan cheese, and sunflower seed just before serving.½ tbsp mint, ½ tbsp basil, 2 tbsp Parmesan, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes.
Cooking Tips
- Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler for best results when shaving asparagus.
- Chill the salad for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
- Swap Parmesan for shaved pecorino or a dairy-free cheese alternative for different dietary needs.
- Add a few arugula leaves or baby spinach for extra volume and nutrients.
- If fennel is too strong, soak the slices in ice water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the sunflower seeds before sprinkling.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Shaved Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
161.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.3
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2.1
g
13
%
Cholesterol
3.4
mg
1
%
Sodium
287.2
mg
12
%
Potassium
503.5
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
11.6
g
4
%
Fiber
4.9
g
20
%
Sugar
5.4
g
6
%
Protein
6.2
g
12
%
Vitamin C
36.8
mg
45
%
Vitamin D
0.03
µg
0
%
Calcium
129.9
mg
13
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
49.3
mg
12
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.