Green Pea + Lettuce Salad Recipe

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What's great about it

A simple yet superbly delicious and nourishing salad from my award winning cookbook Earth To Table that is sure to brighten up any dinner table! High in fibre for healthy digestion, as well as protein for a lean toned physique and glowing skin.

Ingredients

DRESSING

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons seeded mustard

2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

125 ml (4 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil

SALAD

1 red onion, sliced

1 lemon

generous pinch of sea salt

2 heads baby gem lettuce or baby cos (romaine)

250 g (8 oz) podded green peas

2 avocados

Method

WHISK dressing ingredients until creamy and emulsified.

COMBINE the juice from 1 lemon and sea salt in a bowl and massage through the onion. Set aside for 15 minutes to pickle and soften.

ARRANGE lettuce leaves onto a serving platter.

BLANCH peas for 1 minute in boiling water then drain and scatter over the lettuce.

SPOON over the dressing, followed by the red pickled onion.

SERVE and enjoy.