Wild wild rocket is what you probably got from the supermarket when it first appeared on the shelf in supermarkets. However over the years conservative taste buds of consumers have watered down the true strong flavour of rocket. Rocket should be nutty and incredibly peppery not weak and limp.
Its time we demand better flavours and ultimately more nutrition from our food suppliers.
Here's a very simple salad full of wonderful strong flavours, do some research and get your hands on wild wild rocket.
1kg courgettes
70g wild wild rocket washed
DRESSING:
150g parmesan
150ml extra virgin olive oil
1 un-waxed lemon
Small handful flat parsley
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Cracked black pepper
METHOD:
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to the boil. In the mean time make dressing, finely grate parmesan, zest and juice lemon and place in food processor with olive oil, parsley, mustard and a good cracking of pepper. Blend together for 1 minutes till smooth and put aside till salad is ready.
Using a sharp peeler, peel the courgettes into long strips discarding the core. Once water has come to the boil gently add the courgettes and cook for 15 seconds then strain and run under cold water.
To construct the salad you can either make individual portions or one large platter. First lay down wild rocked followed buy strips of courgettes and lastly drizzle over desired amount of dressing and serve.
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