Grilled Zucchini & Jarlsberg Salad with Roasted Hazelnuts

The beautiful sunny days are coming (YES THEY ARE!), and for this occasion, I’ve created two recipes featuring Jarlsberg cheese. Grill and cilantro seem to be a constant inspiration of mine, if you do remember my grilled pizza from last summer!

The first recipe I share with you is this warm salad of Grilled zucchini, Jarlsberg and Roasted Hazelnuts, served with its Cilantro Vinaigrette. I love it. A lot.

Crunchy zucchinis with smoky notes from the grill
Creamy and nutty Jarlsberg
Roasted hazelnuts (hazelnuts, my love! I think I was a squirrel in a previous life!)
Delicate watercress leaves
All coated with a delicious vinaigrette loaded with fresh cilantro!
What’s not to like? It’s pure definition of summ-aaaaah!

We also wanted to shoot a video… great! … In my kitchen… cool! With me in front of the camera… wait… whuuuuut?!? #Heeelp #SoShy

I said yes! I know I’ll have fun collaborating with other creative people I love. Robert and David behind the concept and photos, Karine as the prop stylist, and I behind the recipes and food styling.
Have a look and tell me what you think! I am off for vacations (Suuun! YEAH!), and if you have some tips + best spots to share in Negril, Jamaica, I’d be forever grateful!

Talk soon on the interweb and grill me this zucchinis as soon as you see them at the market stands! x

Photography: Robert Lee + David Rollins
Recipe + Food Styling : Christelle Tanielian
Prop Styling : Karine Blackburn
DOP : Gabriel Brault Tardif + his team
Thanks to Janice Lawandi for assisting me during filming!

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