- Season asparagus and shaved steak with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shaved steak until browned and cooked through, or until your desired doneness. - Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
- wash and cut the asparagus to pieces about one inch long - To the same skillet you cooked the beef, add the asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Wipe the skillet clean and using medium heat dry toast the chopped walnuts until they are golden brown and fragrant
- In a small saucepan, make the warm balsamic vinaigrette. Heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through.
- cook the shaved beef properly, until browned and crispy - cook the asparagus until tender - crisp - don't let the walnuts burn while toasting - dress the salad just before serving - customize to your liking, use blue cheese , almonds , add cherry tomatoes
- choose firm, crisp asparagus stalks with tightly closed tips - look for bright green or purple-tipped asparagus with smooth, unblemished stems. - for salads pick thin asparagus stalks; they will be tender and sweet - make sure the ends of the asparagus stalks are not dried out or woody - fresh asparagus should have a mild, grassy scent
- with a side of crusty bread - with grilled veggies - as a side to roasted potatoes - over quinoa or rice - with a corn of the cobb - or as a side to brussels sprouts