Spring Panzanella

Step 1

Wash & trim the asparagus. Cut off the bottom third of the spears. Slice the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Add the asparagus to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 2-3 min.

Step 3

Wash & cube the cucumber.

Step 4

Cut or tear the bread into chunks.

Step 5

Drain the asparagus. Plunge into a bowl of icy cold water to stop the cooking.

Step 6

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the bread chunks. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 3 min, or until golden & crispy.

Step 7

Drain the asparagus.

Step 8

Add the asparagus, cucumber, crispy bread, crumbled feta & lemon juice to a salad bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Toss it all together.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped mint (optional).

Step 10

Top with grated lemon zest (optional). Enjoy!