Salad

Shaved Zucchini and Asparagus Salad with Lemon

Serves 4
Prepare Time 15
Cooking Time 4
Calories 260
Difficulty Easy

A spring and summer salad that celebrates vegetables in their rawest, freshest state. Zucchini and asparagus are shaved thin with a vegetable peeler into delicate ribbons, tossed with lemon juice to lightly pickle and brighten them, then dressed with peppery olive oil, shaved Parmesan, toasted pine nuts and plenty of fresh mint and basil. The textures are extraordinary: silky, crunchy, creamy and bright all at once. Ready in 15 minutes, it makes a show-stopping first course, side or light lunch.

Directions

Directions

  1. 1
    Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Watch closely as they burn quickly. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. 2
    Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin ribbons. Stop when you reach the seedy core and save it for another use.
  3. 3
    Using the same peeler, shave the asparagus spears into ribbons. The tips may break off; add them whole.
  4. 4
    Place the shaved zucchini and asparagus in a large shallow bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes to lightly tenderize.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently with your hands so the ribbons stay intact.
  7. 7
    Just before serving, scatter the Parmesan shavings, toasted pine nuts, mint and basil leaves over the top.
  8. 8
    Finish with more flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
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Adepte du slow-cooker et des soupes-repas économiques.

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