Salad with Bresaola IGP, Québec asparagus, flakes of Montasio DOP

Salad with Bresaola IGP, Québec asparagus, flakes of Montasio DOP

Insalata con Bresaola della Valtellina IGP e asparagi del Québec con scaglie di Montasio DOP, Nocciole Piemonte IGP e Olio extra vergine di oliva Frescobaldi, ravanelli e cipollotto.

Salad with Bresaola della Valtellina IGP and Québec asparagus with flakes of Montasio DOP, Nocciole Piemonte IGP and Frescobaldi extra virgin olive oil, radishes and spring onion.

Ingredients

For 4 people

  • 12 Quebec asparagus
  • 24 Piedmont IGP hazelnuts
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp.) Extra virgin olive oil Frescobaldi
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Red wine vinegar
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Minced chives
  • 12 slices of Bresaola della Valtellina IGP
  • 12 flakes of Montasio DOP

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the asparagus, then bring a generous amount of salted water to a boil and cook them.
  2. Drain them and place them on a baking sheet to cool them.
  3. Cut each asparagus into 5 pieces.
  4. Roast the Piedmont IGP hazelnuts in a dry pan for 5 minutes over low heat or in the oven on a baking sheet for 10 minutes at 350F (175c).
  5. Crush the hazelnuts.
  6. In a bowl, combine the radish slices, chopped green onions, vinegar and Frescobaldi extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Place 3 slices of Bresaola della Valtellina IGP in each dish, followed by the Piedmont IGP hazelnuts and asparagus.
  8. Garnish with radishes, green onions and add dressing.
  9. Place 3 pieces of Montasio DOP on each plate and sprinkle with chopped chives.

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