Nigella Lawson Pea Mint And Avocado Salad

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This is a recipe from how to eat by nigella lawson.

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Steps

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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.

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Stir well so all is amalgamated.

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Cook the podded peas for a short time in salted boiling water , just so they are ready , but not soft.

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Taste after 2 minutes and then keep tasting.

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Pour peas in colander and then straight away into the bowl of dressing and let steep for an hour or up to a day.

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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.

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You may need to drizzle a bit more oil after tossing.

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Serve this on a big plate.

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Sprinkle with more mint.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, mint, peas, salad leaves, chicory lettuce, avocados