Zucchini and Pecorino Green Salad

 

zucchini pecorino green salad

zucchini pecorino green salad

zucchini pecorino green salad

zucchini pecorino green salad

 zucchini pecorino green salad

A green salad that is refreshing, cooling and a perfect side to chicken, turkey, ham or trout this Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

  1. To cook the asparagus prepare a medium-sized pot filled with water and bring to the boil. Remove the ends of the asparagus either by slicing them off or snapping them off using your hands. Once the water is boiling, place the asparagus into the boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove the asparagus and place into a chilled bowl of water and into the fridge. 
  2. Toast the hazelnuts on a dry frying pan until darkened and the skin begins to slightly come off. Set aside. 
  3. Using a mandolin slice the zucchini/golden squash very finely or use a kitchen shaver or sharp knife to create very fine and long slices. Place the zucchini in a large salad mixing bowl. Add the kale, the sprouts, the pecorino cheese, the parsley and the hazelnuts. 
  4. Remove the chilled asparagus from the bowl of water and slice each one in half longways. Add to the salad bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Mix all the ingredients together.
  5. Prepare the lemon dressing by placing the mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. 
  6. Dress the salad when ready to serve and sprinkle with extra salt!

 

Prep time: 15 minutes.
Cook time: 2-3 minutes.
Serves: 6-8.

Recipe and photos by Anastasia Zolotarev. Click here to see her blog.

Ingredients for Zucchini and Pecorino Green Salad

Zucchini Black Each

$0.60 ea
$3.99
 

Zucchini Black Imperfect Each

$0.37 ea
$2.49
 

Asparagus Bunch

$1.25 ea
 

Salad Baby Spinach Leaves 120g

$4.99 ea
 

Salad Baby Spinach Organic 120g

$5.99 ea
 

Hugo's Trio Sprouts Selection 125g

$3.99 ea
 

Hugo's Alfalfa Sprouts 125g

$2.29 ea
 

Hugo's Alfalfa and Onion Sprouts 125g

$2.29 ea
 

Romano Pecorino Cheese 250-400g

$24.00 ea
$59.99
 

Fresh Herbs Parsley Curly bunch

$3.99 ea
 

Rosto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mellow 750ml

$13.69 ea
 

Rosto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Oomph 750ml

$15.99 ea
 

Lemon Premium Each

$1.22 ea
$6.99
 

Lemon Imperfect Each

$0.25 ea
$1.99
 

Lemon Prepack x5

$3.99 ea
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Fine Salt 300g

$4.99 ea
 

Fresh Herbs Parsley Curly Bunch

$4.99 ea
 

Spinach Baby Leaves 120g

$3.49 ea
 

Spinach Salad Bag 350g

$6.99 ea