Asparagus & Charred Leek Salad with Savory Parmesan Walnut Crumble by @starinfinitefood

27 min

7 servings

🌱

910 g

Asparagus

🥬

2

Leeks

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🍯

5 ml

Honey

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

🥖

45 g

Panko breadcrumb

🧀

50 g

Parmesan cheese

🌰

40 g

Walnuts

🌿

12 g

Parsley

🍋

2 g

Lemon zest

  1. Trim
    • asparagus

    Trim the asparagus and cut each stalk diagonally into thirds.

  2. Heat
    • olive oil

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

  3. Add
    • asparagus
    • salt

    Add the asparagus, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

  4. Cook
    • asparagus

    Cook the asparagus for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned and still crisp.

  5. Transfer
    • asparagus

    Transfer the cooked asparagus to a mixing bowl and set it aside.

  6. Heat
    • olive oil

    Heat a second skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.

  7. Add
    • leek
    • salt

    Add the sliced leeks and season them with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  8. Cook
    • leek

    Cook the leeks for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn them over with tongs.

  9. Cook
    • leek

    Cover the skillet and cook the leeks over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until charred and softened.

  10. Cool
    • leek

    Move the leeks to the cutting board and let them cool briefly.

  11. Combine
    • panko breadcrumbs
    • Parmesan cheese
    • walnuts

    Combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, parsley, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

  12. Toss
    • panko breadcrumbs
    • Parmesan cheese
    • walnuts

    Toss the crumble mixture until evenly combined and set it aside.

  13. Chop
    • leek

    Chop the cooled leeks into small pieces.

  14. Add
    • leek
    • asparagus
    • honey

    Add the chopped leeks to the asparagus, then drizzle with honey and lemon juice.

  15. Toss
    • asparagus
    • leek
    • salt

    Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper, then toss them together.

  16. Add
    • asparagus
    • leek
    • panko breadcrumbs

    Add the Parmesan walnut crumble to the asparagus mixture and toss gently.

  17. Drizzle
    • olive oil
    • lemon zest

    Drizzle with additional olive oil and finish with lemon zest before serving.

Asparagus & Charred Leek Salad with Savory Parmesan Walnut Crumble by @starinfinitefood

27 min

7 servings

🌱

910 g

Asparagus

🥬

2

Leeks

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🍯

5 ml

Honey

🍋

15 ml

Lemon juice

🥖

45 g

Panko breadcrumb

🧀

50 g

Parmesan cheese

🌰

40 g

Walnuts

🌿

12 g

Parsley

🍋

2 g

Lemon zest

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Trim the asparagus and cut each stalk diagonally into thirds.

    🌱asparagus
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  2. Step 2/17

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.

    🫒olive oil
    🥄measuring spoons
  3. Step 3/17

    Add the asparagus, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

    🌱asparagus
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥢tongs
    🥄measuring spoons
  4. Step 4/17

    Cook the asparagus for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned and still crisp.

    🌱asparagus
    🥢tongs
  5. Step 5/17

    Transfer the cooked asparagus to a mixing bowl and set it aside.

    🌱asparagus
    🥢tongs
    🥣mixing bowl
  6. Step 6/17

    Heat a second skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.

    🫒olive oil
    🥄measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/17

    Add the sliced leeks and season them with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

    🥬leek
    🧂salt
    🥢tongs
    🥄measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/17

    Cook the leeks for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn them over with tongs.

    🥬leek
    🥢tongs
  9. Step 9/17

    Cover the skillet and cook the leeks over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until charred and softened.

    🥬leek
    🥢tongs
  10. Step 10/17

    Move the leeks to the cutting board and let them cool briefly.

    🥬leek
    🥢tongs
    🪵cutting board
  11. Step 11/17

    Combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, parsley, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌰walnuts
    🌿fresh parsley
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
  12. Step 12/17

    Toss the crumble mixture until evenly combined and set it aside.

    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌰walnuts
    🌿fresh parsley
    🥣mixing bowl
  13. Step 13/17

    Chop the cooled leeks into small pieces.

    🥬leek
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  14. Step 14/17

    Add the chopped leeks to the asparagus, then drizzle with honey and lemon juice.

    🥬leek
    🌱asparagus
    🍯honey
    🍋lemon juice
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  15. Step 15/17

    Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper, then toss them together.

    🌱asparagus
    🥬leek
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  16. Step 16/17

    Add the Parmesan walnut crumble to the asparagus mixture and toss gently.

    🌱asparagus
    🥬leek
    🥖panko breadcrumbs
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌰walnuts
    🌿fresh parsley
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs
  17. Step 17/17

    Drizzle with additional olive oil and finish with lemon zest before serving.

    🫒olive oil
    🍋lemon zest
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fats and Oils, Seasonings, Sweeteners, Fruit, Dairy, Nuts

Ingredients

Asparagus, Leeks, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Honey, Lemon juice, Panko breadcrumb, Parmesan cheese, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon zest

Notes

Asparagus (trimmed and diagonally cut into thirds), Leeks (cleaned and sliced), Olive oil (divided, plus more for tossing), Salt (plus more for crumble), Pepper (to taste), Honey (small drizzle, no amount given), Lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon), Panko breadcrumb (regular, gluten-free or pork panko), Parmesan cheese (shredded), Walnuts (chopped, toasted), Parsley (finely chopped, fresh), Lemon zest (optional for garnish)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

236 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 5g, Fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 3g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 440mg, Calcium: 174mg, Iron: 2.4mg, Sodium: 265mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 88mcg, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 105mcg, Folate: 110mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

27 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, tongs, measuring spoons, measuring cups

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Spring, Summer, Weeknight Dinner, Holiday Meal, Potluck, Barbecue

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crisp, Tender, Crumbly, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Nutty, Tangy, Sweet, Earthy, Salty, Citrusy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep crumble separate when possible to preserve crunch), freezer : 30 days (Freeze vegetables without crumble,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Prepare fresh crumble before serving)