Butter Lettuce, Asparagus, and Hazelnut Salad

Paired with a small amount of animal protein, this salad provides 17g of fat and 3g of carbohydrate.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

5 cups butter lettuce (torn or sliced)

1 cup thinly diagonally sliced asparagus

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

1/4 cup shaved pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)

1/4 teaspoon flake salt (such as Maldon)

1. Combine lemon juice, oil, mint, and pepper in a bowl, stirring with a wisk.

2. Place butter lettuce on plates. Top with asparagus, hazelnuts, and cheese. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads, and sprinkle evenly with salt.

3. Add a small portion of favorite animal protein to boost protein content (around 5 g without added protein source).