NIGELLA LAWSON PEA, MINT AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Make and share this Nigella Lawson Pea, Mint and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kylie24

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 pinch caster sugar
1 bunch mint
1 1/2 kg peas, in pod (approx. 500g podded weight)
assorted salad leaves
2 heads chicory lettuce
3 ripe avocados

Steps:

  • First make the dressing: put the oil and vinegar and a pinch of sugar into a large bowl and then put in a decent handful of chopped mint.
  • Stir well so all is amalgamated.
  • Cook the podded peas for a short time in salted boiling water, just so they are ready, but not soft.
  • Taste after 2 minutes and then keep tasting.
  • Pour peas in colander and then straight away into the bowl of dressing and let steep for an hour or up to a day.
  • Just before serving, stir in about a packetful of mixed salad, the chicory which has been separated into it leaves and the avocado, which should be cut into bite size chunky slices.
  • You may need to drizzle a bit more oil after tossing.
  • serve this on a big plate.
  • Sprinkle with more mint.

Tracy Tyler
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This salad was delicious! The peas were perfectly cooked and the mint and avocado added a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Luoquoi Kamara
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was so easy to make and it looked beautiful on the table. I will definitely be making this again.


Owais Khan zai
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for me. I think it could have used a bit more seasoning or a dressing of some sort.


Nyabira Andrew
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of peas, mint, and avocado. It was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


SG Samiul
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for me. I think it could have used a bit more seasoning or a dressing of some sort.


Markos Flores
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This was a great salad! I made it for a summer party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely make this again.


Gimhana Rashmith
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for me. I think it could have used a bit more seasoning or a dressing of some sort.


Mobarak Safi
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This was a delicious and refreshing salad! The peas were perfectly cooked and the mint and avocado added a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Stephon Graves
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for potlucks and picnics. It's also a great way to use up leftover peas and mint. I usually add a little bit of crumbled feta cheese to mine for an extra bit of


Melanie Mendez
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This pea, mint, and avocado salad is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures is heavenly. The peas are sweet and tender, the mint is refreshing and aromatic, and the avocado adds a creamy richness. I followed the recipe exactly a