Shaved Asparagus Salad

Fill a bowl with ice and water and set aside.

Bring a shallow pan of water (make sure there is enough water to cover the asparagus) to a boil and add the trimmed asparagus. Blanch for about a minute and a half. Remove the asparagus from the pan and immediately plunge into the ice water.

Dry the asparagus and slice very thinly (use a mandoline or a food processor with a fine slicing blade, 2mm or less).

Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and lemon juice.
Season to taste with salt and pepper (freshly ground black or, if you prefer, white pepper). Add the cheese and toss gently.