Pea And Avocado Salad Food

SNOW PEA AND AVOCADO SLAW

Steps:

• Thinly slice 10 ounces snow peas lengthwise. Toss with 2 thinly sliced celery ribs (add the leaves, too) and some toasted walnuts. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Gently stir in a thinly sliced avocado and minced chives.

NIGELLA LAWSON PEA, MINT AND AVOCADO SALAD

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.

CHICKEN, SNAP PEA & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and lime juice. Pour 1/4 cup over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Meanwhile, place peas in large microwaveable bowl. Add water; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or until peas are crisp-tender; drain. Cool completely.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove from grill; cut into strips.
• Cut avocado in half. Blend half with remaining dressing mixture in blender until smooth. Chop remaining avocado. Place chicken, peas and remaining vegetables in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese and chopped avocados.

QUINOA, PEA & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the peas in a large heatproof bowl, pour over just-boiled water, then set aside.
• Pour the lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk in some seasoning. Keep whisking as you slowly add the olive oil, followed by the mint and chives.
• Drain the peas and tip into a large serving dish. Stir in the quinoa, breaking up any clumps. Pour over the dressing, then fold in the avocado and pea shoots. Serve immediately.

PEAR AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Halve and core the pears.
• Slice them thinly and brush with lemon juice to stop discoloration.
• Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and peel them.
• Carefully cut each half into five slices.
• Also brush with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• Place watercress and arugala on plates to be served and arrange pears and avocados on top.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
• For the dressing combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.
• Spoon dressing on top and crumble the cheese on top of it all.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
• Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
• In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing until vegetables are crisp-tender; about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese; if desired.