Easy
2 per.
15 min
Bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano is the perfect dish for any summer lunch or al fresco dinner. Quick and incredibly simple to make, as it requires no special preparation or cooking, it’s also light and high in protein, making it ideal for staying in shape when the weather’s warm.
Bresaola and rocket are a perfect pair, where the intense flavour of the bresaola is complemented by the freshness and peppery kick of the rocket. The flakes of Grana Padano PDO are the ideal finishing touch for rocket and bresaola, without which this recipe wouldn’t truly be complete.
Bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano are the three main ingredients in this easy and light summer recipe. To bring a delicious dish to the table that everyone will love, simply pay attention to the quality of the raw ingredients, which must be excellent.
Ingredients
- 200g bresaola
- 1 bunch of rocket
- Grana Padano PDO flakes q.b. (as needed)
- 1 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil q.b. (as needed)
- Pepper q.b. (as needed)
How to prepare bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano
This dish is among the most loved summer recipes, as it takes very little time to prepare and no cooking is required. Here’s how to serve bresaola with rocket and Grana Padano.
Method: Bresaola with rocket and Grana Padano
Start by mixing the juice of one lemon, half a glass of extra virgin olive oil, and pepper to taste in a bowl until you get a smooth emulsion.
Arrange the bresaola slices neatly on a serving platter and drizzle them with the oil, lemon, and pepper emulsion. Leave the bresaola to marinate for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, wash the rocket and cut it into strips.
Just before serving, add the rocket and finish with the flakes of Grana Padano PDO.
When to serve bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano
This recipe is perfect in summer for an al fresco dinner or a light, quick lunch. It can also be served as a starter, perhaps during a dinner party with friends. The bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano starter is light, tasty, and will leave everyone satisfied!
Bresaola and rocket are two fresh and healthy ingredients that go very well together. The Grana Padano adds an extra touch of flavour and deliciousness to make this dish even more appealing.
Variations of this recipe
Bresaola, rocket, and Grana Padano is a very versatile dish that can be slightly modified or enhanced as desired. For example, a few cherry tomatoes cut into wedges are perfect for adding a touch of extra freshness and juiciness to the recipe.
Rocket and bresaola can also be enriched with fresh ricotta, or with other varieties of salad. Fruit, such as pears, also works very well in this recipe. As for the Grana Padano, the most suitable is a younger aged one (9 to 14 months), but if you prefer bolder flavours, you can also opt for other ages.
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