Asparagus-Celery Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs

    Keep boiled eggs on hand to make this an even quicker dish to throw together. Just chop, toss, and enjoy!
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    Recipe by Alexa Weibel

    Start to Finish: 20 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 small shallots, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

    • 3 tbsp. EVOO

    • 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 tbsp. juice (from 1 lime)

    • 1 tsp. plus 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon

    • 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar

    • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard

    • 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and thinly cut on a sharp angle into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)

    • 3 stalks celery, cut on a sharp angle into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

    • 3/4 cup (packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

    • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

    Preparation

    1. In a large bowl, whisk the shallots, oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 tsp. tarragon, the vinegar, and Dijon. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Gently mix in the asparagus, celery, parsley, and the remaining 1 tbsp. tarragon; season.

    2. Divide the salad among plates. Finely grate the eggs on top. Serve immediately.