Ingredients:
- a small handful cilantro , about 1/2 cup
- 1 bunch / 16 oz pencil-thin asparagus, stalks trimmed, cut into 2-inch segments
- squeeze of lemon , optional
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In the meantime, toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium heat in a splash of olive oil along with a big pinch of salt. Let them get deeply golden, remove from heat, and set aside.
- Make the dressing by combining the cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a food processor - or alternately, in a blender or with a hand blender.
- Drizzle the olive oil in while pulsing, continuing until the dressing is a creamy, vibrant green. Taste, and adjust to your liking with more salt, garlic, jalapeno, etc.
- Salt the boiling water generously, then add the carrots, wait 15 seconds and add the asparagus. Depending on the actual thickness of your carrots/asparagus, cook for about 30 - 60 more seconds, you want the vegetables to retain some structure and bite.
- Drain and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking. In a large bowl toss the vegetables with a generous splash of the dressing.
- Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes. The salad should be served room temperature.
- Toss well, add 2/3 of the toasted almonds and gently toss again. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- You might want to add a quick squeeze of lemon juice at this point, but it's optional.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 519.18 Kcal (2174 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 465.11 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 51.68g | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 788.93mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 350.53mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.05g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 2.71g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Protein | 10.32g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 119.5mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 605.87 Kcal (2537 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 542.77 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 60.31g | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 920.65mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 409.05mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.73g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 3.17g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.96g | 20% | |
| Protein | 12.04g | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 139.4mg | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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