Shaved brassica stem salad
If you slice them thinly enough brassica stems are absolutely delicious served raw, showcased in this stem salad recipe. The crunch and subtle bitter flavour of the stalks means they can stand up to the punchy dressing. Take a look at Victoria's other recipes for using up stalks and stems here.
Ingredients
- 4 brassica stems , e.g. cauliflower, broccoli, Romanesco, cabbage, or a mixture
- 3 handfuls of soft salad leaves, such as watercress, spinach or rocket
- 3 anchovy fillets , (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove , crushed
- 1 large lemon , juiced
- 90ml of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley , stalks finely chopped and leaves roughly chopped
- salt
- pepper
Method
1
Give the brassica stems a good wash and lightly peel off any gnarly dark spots. Use a mandolin, or very sharp knife, to shave the stems very finely. Transfer the shaved stems to a serving bowl and toss with the soft salad leaves
2
Next, make the dressing: put the anchovies (if using) in a blender with the garlic, lemon juice, a modest pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Whizz it up until the anchovies have completely broken down
3
Add the parsley and blitz again and then, while the motor is still running, gradually add the oil until fully emulsified. Taste for seasoning and acidity, adding more lemon juice, and/or salt and pepper if needed
4
Toss the brassica stems and soft leaves in the dressing and serve. Any leftover dressing is wonderful used as an alternative to mayonnaise in a warm potato salad
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