GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT DRESSING

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“When I entertain, I love to serve relaxed, home-style dishes that are simple to prepare,” says Cape Town caterer Kate George of The Food Room (083 700 5859)GREEN SALAD WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 heads cos lettuce
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 100g toasted hazelnuts, chopped

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2T Dijon mustard
  • 1T brown sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup hazelnut oil

METHOD

1. To make the salad: break up the cos lettuce in a salad bowl and mix in the avocado and spring onion. Top with the toasted nuts.
2. To make the dressing: whisk all the dressing ingredients together.
3. Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving.

This recipe serves 8.