Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: The Perfect Pre-concert Dinner

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Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

2 zucchini, trimmed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce shaved Pecorino Romano, for garnish

Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into long thin strips. Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal. Toss the slices together and place the salad in a serving bowl.

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and drizzle over the vegetables. Toss to coat. Garnish with the pecorino shavings. Serve.

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recipe Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi
April rochester, NY 09-04-2009
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Exactly What I Expected
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a simple, delicious twist on the boring green salad rut that Ive been stuck in. I found it hard to make the zucchini... ribbons as nice as Giada's but my peeler is a little old, maybe that's why. The dressing was simple and a perfect compliment to the vegetables. My husband wouldn't eat it as he was convinced something awful would happen if you ate raw asparagus, (more for me!) here I am, the morning after and I'm just fine! I would definitely recommend this recipeRead more
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Harriet Winston Salem, NC 08-21-2009
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Really Fresh and Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Giada has a winner with this one! I had thin, thin asparagus, pale green zucchini from the Farmers' Market, and used shaved... Parmesan. The lemon and olive oil dressing was perfect. My husband doesn't care for lemon, but he really liked this combo! Me, too! (although I do love lemon.) I did add the zest of about half a lemon. This delightful combo will definitely be appearing often on our table! Can't wait to share it with my gourmet son and daughter-in-law, too! Read more
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Jenny Madison, WI 06-14-2009
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Good, but not spectacular
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Like the title, this was good, but I didn't think it was a good as the other reviews. If I made this again, I'd just shred... the cheese. It's a nice touch, and I'd like a litlte of that flavor with every bite.Read more
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Rebecca La Mesa, CA 04-20-2009
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Even my little ones love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is not only easy to make, but very fresh and tasty too. My 3 and 5 year old sons even enjoy it. I serve it as an... appetizer!Read more
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CHARU Ashland, MA 03-15-2009
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Simple, quick, yummy and refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My only modification to this recipe was I grated the zest of 1/2 a lemon into the dressing just for a little extra... flavor. Maybe my peeler wasn't sharp enough but I found it a bit difficult to peel the Zucchini and the perconio romano cheese in ribbons like Giada...so my presentation was a B+ Yummy...everyone loved it!Read more
recipe Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi
Mary Lou Murrieta, CA 03-08-2009
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Healthy and Most Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In SoCal, asparagus is available all year, so I have made this at least twice a week for the past year for my... health-conscious nurse daughter. I have added fresh green beans to the asparagus and zucchini. She says the combination of flavors is out-of-this-world. Will continue making it frequently. Thanks for healthy recipes. Read more