FEATURE RECIPE
Asparagus salad

Asparagus salad

Serves 10



5-6 bunches   asparagus, ends trimmed
100 gm   wild baby rocket, tough stalks removed
125 ml (½ cup)   extra-virgin olive oil
To taste:   caster sugar (optional, see note)
125 gm   Grana Padano, freshly grated


1 Using a mandolin, thinly slice asparagus lengthways and place in a large bowl, add rocket, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
2 Just before serving, drizzle with oil and season to taste with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and a little caster sugar. Scatter with grated Grana and toss gently to combine.

Note If the asparagus are not sweet enough, season with caster sugar to taste.

RECIPE Sue Fairlie-Cuninghame PHOTOGRAPHY Con Poulos STYLING Sue Fairlie-Cuninghame


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