Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Truffle Vegetable Salad



This is a really elegant and delicious salad and it's so easy to make. Try this for a dinner party or just for something nice and different for your daily meal rotation. It's quick and very delicious.

Ingredients:

1 bunch of asparagus chopped into small pieces. 
1 10oz of white mushrooms sliced
1 cup diced french green beans (blanched quickly)
2 cups shredded brussel sprouts
6 scallions green and white parts finely chopped
1/4 of a red onion diced
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup fried onions
3 oz of blue cheese crumbled
Extra fried onions and some Allepo Chili flakes for garnish

For dressing

1/4 cup champagne vinegar 
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon Mayonaise
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
1 large shallot finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Truffle oil to taste


Method:

For the dressing place all ingredients in a small jar or food processor and mix till combined.

Mix all salad elements together and toss in a large bowl
Mix with just enough dressing just till lightly dressed
Serve by dividing the mixture in the 4 portions and mound in the middle of the plate. Spoon remaining dressing around the mounded salad. Sprinkle with more fried onion, red pepper flakes and a bit of flaky sea salt.  

Enjoy