Asparagus Gremolata

Name: Raw Asparagus Salsa
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups); 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 2 (2x1-inch) strips lemon zest, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely grated green chile (such as serrano or jalapeño); Generous pinch of kosher salt; Pinch of sugar

By Andy Baraghani

May 19, 2016

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We’re just obsessed with using asparagus as a condiment! Try sprinkling this crunchy mix over eggs or tossing it into pasta.

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