Method
- Blanche asparagus by boiling in water for 2 minutes.
- Drain, pour cold water over them, in a colander, keep aside.
- Slice avocado thinly. Chop chillies finely.
- Or chop finely or scoop balls with a melon baller.
- Chop asparagus into finger lengths.
- Mix all other ingredients, except asparagus, avocado and oil.
- Heat oil, add avocado and asparagus, toss and remove.
- Transfer to salad bowl, chill till required.
- 15 minutes before serving, drizzle dressing mix over veggies.
- Add lettuce leaves, toss to blend flavours.
- Refrigerate and serve with any heavy main dish.
Making Time:20 minutes
Makes:4 servings
Shelflife:Best fresh
Note:
Asparagus is used to aid bowel movement by replacing vegetable fibre in our diet
Ingredients:
1 bundle - asparagus stalks, tender
2 - avocadoes, peeled and deseeded
2 - pickled jalapeno chillies, or 1 tsp. red chilli powder
1 - large lemon juice extracted
1 tsp - lemon rind, finely grated
1 tbsp - coriander leaves finely chopped
1 - lettuce leaf, torn in big shreds
1 tsp - soft brown sugar
1 tbsp - oil
salt to taste