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Mint, Basil and Peach Salad

Mint, Basil and Peach Salad

Serves:

Ingredients

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2

tbsp

mint (finely chopped)

2

whole leaves of mint (for serving)

2

tbsp

basil (chopped)

300

g

peaches (quartered)

30

g

rocket

75

g

quinoa

160

g

fine beans (trimmed and halved)

1

small red onion(s) (very finely chopped)

1

small avocado(s) (stoned and sliced)

1

lime(s) (zested and juiced)

1

tbsp

rapeseed oil

Recipe submitted by: Ginevra

Equipment needed: Mixing bowl, saucepan and hob.

Method

  1. Mix the lime zest and juice, oil, mint and basil, then put half in a bowl with the peaches.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa (following pack instructions).

  3. Cook the beans for 3-4 mins.

  4. Meanwhile, griddle the peaches for 1 min on each side.

  5. Drain the quinoa and divide between bowls.

  6. Toss the warm beans and onion in the remaining mint mixture and pile on top of the quinoa with the lettuce and rocket.

  7. Top with the avocado and peaches and scatter over the mint leaves. Serve while still warm.

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