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Pea, Leek And Kale Salad With Mint Dressing

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time30 mins

A surprising mix of green veggies which go together beautifully, tied together with a fresh mint dressing

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Sauteed leeks and peas
 1 Tbsp olive oil
 1 large leek, green part removed (keep the green parts for vegetable stock!)
 1 ½ cups fresh sweet peas
 Salt and pepper
Salad
 4 cups chopped kale, woody veins and stalks removed
 1 avocado, cut into small pieces
 3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds, dry toasted (no oil), until golden
 3 Tbsp pine nuts, dry toasted (no oil), until golden
Dressing
 3 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
 ½ garlic clove, finely chopped or grated with a microplane
 Juice of 1 lemon
 ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh mint
 Salt and pepper
1

Drizzle the olive oil into a pan over a medium heat

2

Add the leeks and stir as they soften

3

Add the peas, salt and pepper, and stir as the peas heat for about 2 minutes, but don’t let them become soft. Leave to cool until warm

4

In a large salad bowl, combine the leeks, peas, kale, avocado, pumpkin seeds and pine nuts

5

In a small bowl or cup, combine the dressing ingredients, taste and add more seasoning as required

6

Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6g29%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g7%
Protein 8.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.