Snowpea, Broccolini and Macadamia Salad

The crisp snow peas and mild earthy broccolini paired with fresh zingy herbs and creamy lemony avocado dressing are a fabulous combination.

If you have extra Avocados it might be worth making a double batch, this dressing also goes great with grilled meat, especially fish. Leave the dressing mixture a bit thicker and serve with cucumber and carrot batons for an easy dip.

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Serves : 4 

Ingredients :

• 300g snow peas
• 2 bunches of broccolini
• 3/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nut halves
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 cloves of avocado minced
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup of fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method :

1. Trim and wash the snowpeas and broccolini.
2. Wash the herbs and separate 1/4 cup of coriander leaves.
3. Fill a large saucepan halfway with water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
4. Combine avocado, oil, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper in a blender & pulse until smooth. If the dressing is too thick to pour, add a little water bit by bit until the dressing is the right consistency
5. Prepare an ice bath by adding ice to a large bowl of water.
6. Add the broccoli to the boiling water, after 2 minutes add the snowpeas and blanche for 1 additional minute.
7. Immediately drain vegetables & add to the ice bath, this will stop them from overcooking & allow them to stay crisp.
8. Drain the cooled vegetables and add them to a salad bowl, toss with mint leaves and remaining coriander leaves.
9. Sprinkle over the macadamia nuts and drizzle with the avocado dressing.

Recipe by A Better Choice

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