Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Asparagus Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Here is a tasty way to serve those delicious spears of purple sprouting broccoli. Ingredients:
8 heads purple broccoli |
12 asparagus spears |
2 spring onions, finely chopped |
baby spinach leaves, washed |
12 cherry tomatoes |
1 tablespoon capers (optional) |
chopped fresh dill |
2 avocados |
150 g natural yoghurt |
1/2 lemon, juice only |
1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Separate the broccoli into small sprigs and steam until just tender.
2. Steam the asparagus until just tender.
3. Combine the broccoli, asparagus and spring onions in a bowl.
4. For the avocado dressing, purée all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
5. Season to taste.
6. Mix the dressing with the broccoli and asparagus and serve on a bed of baby spinach, with the cherry tomatoes.
7. Garnish with capers, if using, and fresh dill.
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