
Raw Asparagus and Crispy Kale Salad
This fresh spring salad is a delightful way to elevate raw asparagus. The individual ingredients take a little time to prepare but create a nice salad with different flavors in every bite. Check out our recipe for kale chips (below) and make these for an early spring gathering.
Instructions
- Serves 4–8
Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch salad greens, about 8 cups
- 1 bunch kale, made into kale chips (instructions below)
- 6 stalks asparagus, shaved with a carrot peeler, tops chopped small
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup shelled roasted pistachios
- ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 dried figs, sliced in half (or substitute 1 cup seasonal fruit)
Lemon Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced, about ¼ cup
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Kale Chips
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin, za’atar or pepper




