Vegetable Carpaccio With Saffron Verde Dressing Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Beetroot 2small,trimmed and peeled
 Fennel 1 large head outer leaves removed
 Celery 2 sticks trimmed
 Cauliflower 1 small, cut into florets
 Radishes4
 Courgette1 Large
 Avocado 1 small, halved and stoned
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed (DRESSING)
 Flat-leaf parsley small bunch
 Red chilli 1, finely chopped to make 1/2 tsp
 Extra-virgin olive oil 100 ml
 Powdered saffron1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 Dijon Mustard1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 White breadcrumbs1 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Balsamic vinegar1 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 White wine vinegar1 Tablespoon (DRESSING)

Directions

To make the dressing, whizz the garlic, parsley, chilli and oil to a coarse pulp in a food processor.
Add the saffron and mustard.
Soak the breadcrumbs with the vinegars for 1 minute, then add to the oil.
Whizz again briefly.
Season.
Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice all the vegetables into thin shavings.
Cut the avocado into thin slices.
Arrange the vegetables on 4 plates, spoon the dressing over and serve with country-style bread.
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