Mozzarella, pea, mint, parma ham and asparagus salad
By OcadoLife
Published on 14 January 2022
Salty ham, creamy cheese and sweet
asparagus – food friends you shouldn’t forget. Time and servings
15 minsTotal time
2Servings
10 minsPrep time
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 250 g of asparagus
- 100 g of parma ham
- 0.5 bunch of mint, leaves picked
- 2 tbsp of cider or white wine vinegar, for the dressing
- 1 tsp of honey or sugar, for the dressing
- 200 g of frozen (or fresh) peas
- 200 g of mozzarella, torn
- 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, for the dressing
Method
Step 1
Start by blitzing all the dressing ingredients together. Season then set aside.Step 2
Put the frozen peas in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 2 mins. Drain and refresh under cold water. If using fresh peas, these are lovely and sweet raw.Step 3
Next, heat a non-stick griddle pan to a high heat. On a plate, drizzle 1 tbsp oil over the asparagus and season, tossing to coat each stalk. Place them on to the griddle pan for 2 mins, moving around to cook all sides.Step 4
Arrange the asparagus, peas, mozzarella, parma ham and remaining mint leaves on to plates and then spoon the dressing over the top to serve.