Broccolini Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb / 16 oz / 450 g baby broccoli / broccolini, trimmed, and each stalk halved if you like
• 3 bunches scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 small serrano chile pepper, deveined, seeded and minced (opt)
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
• fine grain sea salt
• 3 big handfuls of big, rustic croutons
• a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• 1 cup / 4 oz / 115 g sliced almonds, toasted
• 4 - 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into big chunks