Eat By Design Recipe: Asparagus Salad

Eat By Design

Every year I get excited when the weather warms up because it means that I can go to the farmer’s market for fresh produce!

Cooking with seasonal fruits and vegetables is the ultimate goal for me… First, because I just love to try new recipes, and second I know that the produce is as fresh as it can be (which means it has more nutrients!)

I also love shopping local and supporting the farmers in my area.

Unlike what most people think, cooking with the seasons is not hard, nor time consuming… especially when you’ve got the “Cooking With The Seasons” Recipe Series I’m going to share with you over the upcoming weeks.

Enjoy!

— Dr. Stephanie

Tools

Salad bowl
Mandolin
Zester

Ingredients

1 bunch of asparagus (about 2 cups), cooked and cut in small pieces
¼ of a fennel (bulb only), shaved
4 cups of arugula (4 handful)
½ cup of dill, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons of ricotta or goat cheese (optional), divided

Dressing

¼ cup of olive oil
Juice + zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon of honey (add more to taste if the dressing is too acid)
salt & pepper to taste

1. Cut asparagus in small pieces, and steam for not more than 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water to stop it from overcooking.

2. Cut the fennel in four. Cut off the bottom part. Using a mandolin, shave the fennel vertically (along the thinner edge).

3. Cut the dill roughly.

4. Combine the asparagus, fennel, arugula and dill together in a salad bow

5. Whisk the olive oil with the zest and the juice of a lemon. Add the honey and stir well.

6. Add the dressing to the salad, stir and serve.

7. Add 1 tablespoon of ricotta or goat cheese to each serving of asparagus salad for extra flavour. (*optional)

Serves 4

You can serve this salad as a side, appetizer or as a main.

Dr. Michael Gibson has committed himself to helping others to live the best life possible. After graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and Masters of Science in Chiropractic Sports Science from Life University. He is the co-creator of Life By Design, and co-owner of Synergy Wellness Group. His passion for empowering families runs deep. After experiencing the loss of his sister due to illness, Michael’s purpose became reaching and teaching as many as possible the foundational principles of an extraordinary life. Since that time, he has passionately pursued and been successful in living out his dream. He maintains a busy family chiropractic practice, a full speaking schedule, and finds time to implement the principles and practices of Life By Design in his own life.

Cooking With The Seasons: Asparagus Salad