Anyway, I came across this recipe and it struck all the right notes for me, so here it is.
You will need...
(Serves 2 as a Side or Starter - double the portions for a main)
3 Large Asparagus Spears, peeled
1 Large Courgette, spiralised
3 Mini Courgettes, peeled
4 Mini Fennels, finely sliced
½ cup of Fresh Peas
4 Sprigs of Tarragon, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Chives, finely chopped
2 tsp Capers
50g Feta, crumbled
½ Lemon, Juice and Zest
Salt and Pepper
2 Tbsp Good Olive Oil
1 Large Courgette, spiralised
3 Mini Courgettes, peeled
4 Mini Fennels, finely sliced
½ cup of Fresh Peas
4 Sprigs of Tarragon, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Chives, finely chopped
2 tsp Capers
50g Feta, crumbled
½ Lemon, Juice and Zest
Salt and Pepper
2 Tbsp Good Olive Oil
There really isn't a 'method' as such - just some slicing and a bit of crumbling at the end...
- Using a vegetable peeler peel the Asparagus and mini Courgette into a large bowl.
- Then using either the julienne or spiralise the large Courgette into noodles and add it to the bowl.
- Finely slice the Fennel and add it to the bowl along with the Peas, and Capers, Lemon Juice and Zest, Salt and Pepper and Olive Oil.
- Finely chop the Tarragon leaves and Chives, then add to the bowl along with the crumbled Feta.
- Toss the Salad throughly and serve with a little extra Olive Oil drizzled on top.
(You could substitute the feta with goats cheese, or crispy pancetta, you choose!)
photos by Peony Lim