Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint

Ingredients for Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint

• 35g dried breadcrumbs

• 60g freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

• 80g finely chopped lightly toasted walnuts

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Dried chilli flakes

• 450g asparagus, tough ends trimmed

• About 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves

• Extra-virgin olive oil

Put the breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, walnuts, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a bunch of twists of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoons chilli flakes. Toss to combine everything.

Cut the asparagus on a sharp angle into very thin slices and add to the crumb mixture. Add 60ml lemon juice and toss some more. Taste and dial in the flavours by adding more salt, black pepper, chilli flakes, or lemon juice.

When the flavours are bright and delicious, add the mint and 1/4 cup olive oil and toss. Taste and adjust again, and serve.

Disclaimer

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