Crispy Shaved Asparagus and Spinach Salad

Easy and Healthy 

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This bright green salad is fresh, crisp, tangy and screams spring!

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pancetta

asparagus

chives

mint

baby spinach

Ingredients

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Place the Pancetta in a small  non-stick sauté pan set over medium heat. Cook until browned and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve.

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Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut off the tips. Throw away the woody ends and reserve the tips.

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Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and add the tips. Blanch until bright green and barely tenders, about 2 mins. Plunge the blanched tips into ice water to stop the cooking and then drain.

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Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus stalks into very thin strips. Place the asparagus stalk at the edge of the counter or on top of the handle of a kitchen spoon or spatula for easy shaving.

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Toss the shaved asparagus, spinach, and herbs together. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss (you may have dressing left over that you can serve on the side.

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Lemon Yogurt Dressing:  Whisk all of the ingredients except the olive oil tighter until well blended.

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