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.

Wingnut Hayes
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I tried this salad, but I didn't like the combination of flavors. The peas and mint were too overpowering for me.


Munashe Chikwekwete
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some chopped red onion or crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor.


Khubab
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I'm not a huge fan of peas, but I loved this salad. The avocado and mint really balanced out the flavor of the peas.


Adex Bades
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Zimad Haq
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I love the addition of mint in this salad. It gives it such a refreshing flavor.


Fred Vaslin
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I've made this salad with different types of peas, and they all work well. I've used fresh peas, frozen peas, and even canned peas.


Kevin Beight
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. I usually have a few extra peas in my freezer, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Esrath Jahan
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together, but the flavors are amazing.


Sharill Green
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to transport. It held up well in the heat, and the flavors were even better the next day.


Toheed Glass
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet peas and the creamy avocado.


BAHADUR SIKDER
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer salad.


Siyana Aleem
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the bright green color of the peas and mint.


Sandra Deborah
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor.


Neha Munti Shah
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover peas and mint.


Choi Yeji
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite summer salads.


shariq afshan
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together.


Juel Babu
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available.


Monjil Ahmed
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of peas, mint, and avocado was so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.