Asparagus, prosciutto and pine nut salad

Prep
10m
Cook
10m
serves
8
Asparagus, prosciutto and pine nut salad
Asparagus, prosciutto and pine nut salad
Asparagus, prosciutto and pine nut salad
I see a lot of asparagus at this time of the year, and it tells me summer is nearly here. Yet I don’t see enough cooks celebrate it as the hero. This recipe can be served as a side dish or even a main meal in itself, says Shannon.

Ingredients (11)

  • 3 bunches asparagus, trimmed
  • 200g sourdough, crusts removed, torn into pieces
  • 2/3 cup (165ml) olive oil
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
  • 1 tbs baby capers in brine, drained
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tbs currants
  • 2 tbs toasted pine nuts
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto
  • Finely grated parmesan, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Peel 6 asparagus spears lengthways into ribbons. Place in a bowl of iced water and set aside until needed.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, pulse sourdough in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat 1/4 cup (60ml) oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add sourdough to pan and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a tray lined with paper towel to drain and cool.
  • 3.
    Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Place remaining asparagus in a shallow dish and drizzle with 1 tbs oil. Grill, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until tender and charred. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • 4.
    To make dressing, place lemon zest and juice, anchovies, capers, parsley and remaining 85ml oil in a blender and whiz until green and smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • 5.
    Place charred asparagus on a serving plate. Drain asparagus ribbons and pat dry with paper towel. Arrange ribbons over charred asparagus and scatter with crispy sourdough, currants, pine nuts and prosciutto. Spoon over some of the dressing. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with remaining dressing.
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