WARM ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN SALAD
From Viridian Farms
Serves 6

2 lbs asparagus, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
4 oz parmesan cheese, in one piece
4 cups mixed greens

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3 minutes from the time water returns to a boil. Drain briefly under cold water. They should still be warm. Toss asparagus with lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper to taste. With a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of parmesan on top. Make a bed of greens on serving plate and mound asparagus on top. Serve immediately.