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It’s Sunday afternoon, we’re wandering through a new local grocery store and standing smack in the middle of the meat section mesmerized by the fact that they actually have decent cuts of meat to choose from and *gasp* grass fed, organic options! I try to convince Ulysses we need a $32 organic T-bone steak the size of my head before we both get completely overwhelmed, grab a more moderately priced skirt steak instead and walk away.
Two minutes later, Ulysses says “man, I could really go for some Five Guys now. I kinda want a burger after seeing all that meat.”
It’s 2pm, I’m starving.
Sold.
This is what happens after you house a cheeseburger, free peanuts, half an order of large fries and sips of your husband’s Mr. Pibb.
Raw asparagus and tomato salad or, how to get rid of your guilt trip. It goes by either name.
If you’ve never tried asparagus raw, I highly suggest you jump on that train now because there’s a pretty short window when it’s fresh and crisp enough to do that.
With lemon, olive oil and some shaved parmesan, it’s the definition of a refreshing spring dish.
Between this and a 4 mile walk (with hills!), I’m choosing to pretend like Five Guys never happened.
Cheeseburger, what?
- 1 large bunch of asparagus, washed, ends cut off and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- parmesan cheese, shaved using a vegetable peeler for garnish
- Combine asparagus and tomatoes in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
- Pour over asparagus and tomatoes and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with parmesan and parsley.
- Serve cold.
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Love this dish, one of my favorite salads. I have yet to have Five Guys and there’s one right near me. I get afraid of going in places like that because then I crave it!
Have a great day!!!
stay away if you’ve never had it! Better to be naive
Hmm I don’t think I’ve ever had raw asparagus?
This is such a pretty salad! I don’t think I’ve actually ever had totally raw asparagus. I always parboil it a bit, but I’m imagining the totally raw stuff gives a great, almost nutty bite to the salad.
it’s hard to resist a juicy, greasy burger from five guys when it’s 2pm and starving — i would’ve done the exact same thing. at least you made it up with this delicious looking salad. i love the lemon in it and again with the asparagus!! one of my fav veggies!!
I hear five guys is the lesser evil of the fast food world. Was it at least delicious enough to be worth it?! I’ve never heard of eating raw asparagus!
I’ve heard that too. No idea about it’s validity but I like it. Their fries definitely made it worth it
Sometimes I get so tempted to buy those nice meats… grass fed, organic… but it is so sad that they are too expensive. I was at Fred Meyer last Friday though and Private Selection has organic chicken for really, really cheap. Check it out!
I feel like I didn’t even know you COULD eat asparagus raw. Now I’m intrigued.
and here’s something else you probably didn’t know…for some reason when it’s raw it doesn’t make your pee smell! unless it’s just me, but no smell and I’ve eaten it 2 nights in a row now. Bizarre, huh?
Mmmmm…looks perfect for spring. We have a Five Guys here, but still haven’t eaten there. I keep saying that we need to go over there while I’m still pregnant so I won’t have to feel guilty about the meal, haha.
This is my kind of salad. Lemon is the perfect flavor for these veggies!
girl math. i like it.
I also looooove 5 guys.
asparagus has to be one of my all-time favorite veggies. We actually just bought some on Sunday and I think I’m going to make fritters with it.
why oh why does 5 guys have to be soo good ?!
I’ve only ever had 5 Guys fries, but they were so good. In a perfect world I’d have a Shake Shack nearby, but until that happens I occasionally (and I can’t believe I’m admitting this) go to 5 Guys and pick up fries then go to In N Out for the burger. Its the closest I can get to Shake Shack without going to NYC.
So I’ve lived in NY almost all my life and have never had Shake Shack! I’ve walked past it numerous times but the line is always insane. I guess it’s worth it, huh?
I’ve been going to town on asparagus lately….love those little green stalks.
Love how fresh and healthy this is! Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best
This is a great spring/summer salad! It looks refreshing. And 5 Guys… oh, how amazing it is!
Once the asparagus arives at our farmers market I am buying a huge bunch and serving this dish to anyone who will try it. Sounds amazing!
MMMM I love how this is raw! Is it weird that I’ve never had raw asparaugus?
I’ve never had raw asparagus either, but I love the looks of it here! And I definitely have a week’s worth of undoing to do. Adding this to the meal plans!
Im still searching for my asparagus love.
this mightcould be it?
Yummy yummy yummy!!! Asparagus is probably one of my favorite vegetables of all time. Pairing it with tomatoes and the freshness of lemon only takes it to the next level. What a great summer time – or any time – dish! Thx for sharing Gina!