Recipe Overview
Asparagus & Porcini Salad is a refined expression of Italian restraint. The vegetables are shaved thin so their textures stay delicate, the olive oil coats rather than dominates, and the Parmigiano brings a savory, aged finish. It is the kind of salad that feels luxurious because every ingredient is allowed to speak clearly.
Texture & Balance
The asparagus stays crisp and juicy, the porcini bring a subtle woodland softness, and the Parmigiano adds both body and salinity. This contrast makes the salad feel complete even though the ingredient list is beautifully short.
Best Use
Serve it as a composed antipasto, a light first course, or a seasonal salad on an elegant lunch or tasting menu. It pairs especially well with sparkling wines and restrained spring menus.
Ingredients
- 113 g fresh porcini mushrooms, thinly shaved
- 80 g jumbo asparagus spears, thinly shaved from base to tip
- 57 g Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved
- 27 g D.O.P. extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Shave the asparagus from base to tip with a peeler and place it into a chilled mixing bowl.
- Thinly shave the fresh porcini and add them to the asparagus. Season lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then let the vegetables rest for a moment so they release a little natural moisture.
- Dress with D.O.P. extra-virgin olive oil, fold in the shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
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Chef Notes
Keep the shaving delicate and the seasoning restrained. The success of this salad depends on freshness, thin slicing, and a light hand with the oil so the porcini aroma and Parmigiano character remain sharp and elegant.
Service Suggestions
- Serve on chilled flat plates for a cleaner presentation.
- Finish with extra shaved Parmigiano just before service.
- Excellent as an antipasto for spring and early autumn menus.
- Pair with sparkling wine or a crisp mineral white.
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 300 mg |