How to Make Raw Asparagus Salad with Pine Nuts

What You'll Need

  • 12-15 asparagus stalks
  • 2-3 sprigs basil
  • 2-3 sprigs mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Step 1: Prepare the Asparagus

  1. Snap off the thick, lighter section of the base of the asparagus stalks.
  2. Cut the asparagus stalks at a diagonal angle into small pieces.
  3. Put the asparagus pieces in the large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Prepare the Basil

  1. Pick the stems off the sprigs of basil.
  2. Roll the basil leaves into long, thin tubes. 
  3. Chop the basil tubes at a diagonal angle. 
  4. Sprinkle the basil pieces into the mixing bowl with the asparagus.

Step 3: Prepare the Mint

  1. Pick the stems off the sprigs of mint. 
  2. Chop the mint leaves at a diagonal angle into small pieces the same size as the basil.
  3. Add the mint to the mixing bowl with the asparagus and basil. 

Step 4: Prepare the Vinaigrette

  1. Pour the white wine vinegar into the small mixing bowl. 
  2. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together.

Step 5: Mix It Up

  1. Put the pine nuts into the bowl with the asparagus, basil and mint.
  2. Pour the vinaigrette over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix together the ingredients until the asparagus, basil, mint and pine nuts are coated with the vinaigrette.
  4. Serve as a main dish or as a complement to your favorite fish recipe.

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