Shaved Carrot and Asparagus Salad

This is an easy, versatile and absolutely delicious side dish. The shaved carrots and asparagus are tossed with a simple lemon juice and olive oil vinaigrette, which softens them slightly. The cumin in the dressing gives the salad an earthy, Moroccan air, and the mint, goat cheese, and pistachios turn a simple bowl of vegetables into a dish bursting with flavor and lots different textures in each bite. If a vegetable side could be a showstopper, this would definitely be it.