Asparagus, Courgette, Feta and Toasted Sesame Salad

• sesame↗1 ч. л.
• asparagus↗140 г
• peas↗50 г
• courgette200 г
• sesame or olive oil1 ч. л.
• small handful of arugula

  leaves

• feta↗20 г
• grated zest of ½ lemon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat a small pan, add the sesame seeds and toast, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent burning. When fragrant and light brown, transfer them to a plate.

2. 2

   Steam the asparagus for 3–4 minutes until almost tender. Transfer it to a bowl of ice water, cool, then drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel. In the same water, cook the peas for 3 minutes, then drain and quickly cool under cold running water. Slice the zucchini diagonally, about 0.5 cm thick.

3. 3

   Heat a grill pan to very high heat. Brush the asparagus and zucchini slices with oil and grill in batches until they develop nice dark‑brown streaks. Then cut the asparagus into 5 cm pieces.

4. 4

   Combine in a large bowl the asparagus, zucchini, peas, arugula, feta crumbs and the zest of half a lemon. Season with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.