Look at that lovely picture would you?! I’m in love with a camera and I can’t stop taking pictures of my cat..problem? I didn’t think so.
Real talk, there are times when you have a week that involves chocolate, food days, and recipe testing, none of which are thigh friendly after a while (is that a thing? thigh friendly? Let’s go with it). Salad is oftentimes the only thing that will put that nutrition train back on the tracks.
I have good news for you and your derailed nutrition train, this cucumber salad is addictive, easy, and tastes like summer. All aboard! (Forgive me, I had to)
This recipe is adapted from the always brilliant Smitten Kitchen cookbook. Deb’s recipes are so wonderfully written and thoroughly tested that I always know that even a modified version of her recipes are going to exceed all expectations. I usually skip right over the salad chapter in cookbooks, but two of my favorite dishes from Deb’s cookbook have been in the salad chapter, go figure!
If you have a food processor, this is quite possibly the easiest cucumber salad you can make. Get that slicing attachment on there and whiz the veggies into shape! If not, get your chef’s knife ready, because the effort is far and above worth the end result in this case.
Hey oh, it’s Friday by the way, have a great weekend friends, spring is finally peeking her head around here!
PrintTangy Shaved Asparagus Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber (any variety)
- 1 bunch asparagus (7–9 stalks, tough ends trimmed)
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cold water
Instructions
- Slice cucumber and asparagus, with either attachment on food processor or by hand. Place in medium bowl and set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together dill, vinegar, wine, salt, sugar and water.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more. The longer the salad chills, the better the flavors meld together.
Reba- Not So Perfect Life says
The plate you used is so pretty. It reminds me of my moms tea collection.
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you! I actually came from my grandmother’s dishes : )
Danielle Strauser says
Mmm this will definitely make it to my menu next week (because who cooks on the weekends??) it looks so fresh and delicious!
What kind of camera and/or lens did you get? The photos are looking quite brilliant (that depth of field…yum)! 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Um, I know right?! Thanks love : )
I honestly don’t know much about the camera/lens, it was my dad’s! I know it’s a Nikon D200, and I think the lens is a stabilizing somethingorother and has more macro to it, maybe? Ha, I need to be educated on these things!
Karis says
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten un-cooked asparagus, which is odd now that I’m thinking about it. This recipe looks like a great way to try it! We’ve eaten three pounds of asparagus this week, and I just stocked up on more tonight.
The Frosted Vegan says
I saw that in your blog post! I never thought about eating it raw until a co-worker convinced me to try it and now I’m hooked!
Lindsay @ VeganYumminess says
Yummy! There must be something going on…maybe we’re all thinking about getting in shape for summer, because I’ve kind of been a salad addict lately too. But….I’ve been addicted to other unhealthies too, so I’ve actually gained weight in the last week or so. :p Nevermind! More to love! 😉 This looks amazing…
The Frosted Vegan says
haha, me too! I’ll eat a ton of salad and all of a sudden it’s ok to eat 5 cookies, soo it’s all about balance, right?! : )
Madison @ Veggieful says
Wow… it looks so pretty! I thought that I would come and check your site out. It is lovely 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you! As is yours: )
Christine says
Awesome recipe! I love asparagus!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you! Me too!
Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan says
My husband is going to freak out over this. He loves asparagus. Thank you!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thanks for the sweet words! I hope he freaks out, it’s worth it for this salad : )
The Little Foxes says
Yum, much? And dang, those are some beautiful pics, girl!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you and thank you! It’s fun to play around with a step up camera, although I don’t know nearly all that it is capable of doing!
Sophie33 says
I have made this tasty refreshing salasd yeserday & loved it so much! It was so good! I enjoyed it with vegan French baguette & vegan butter!!!
The Frosted Vegan says
Ah that makes me so so happy to hear! Thank you so much! : )
Stephanie says
Yum! This will be perfect for summer 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
So perfect! : )
Rekha Kakkar says
I love salads in any form… Never tried raw asparagus , you have inspired me to give it try soon.