Feta and Broad Bean Salad

Serves 4 as a side dish.

1 ½ cups broad beans, peeled
½ cup of mint, torn
2 cups mixed lettuce
50g feta cheese
Flaked almonds

Dressing:
2 Tbls lemon juice
½ clove garlic, crushed
4 Tbls olive oil
Salt and pepper


Method

1. In a pot of boiling water blanch the broad beans for 2 minutes or until bright green in colour. Drain and refresh under cold water.

2. Heat a small pan and toast the almonds on medium heat until lightly brown. Set aside to cool.

3. Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl and season to taste.

4. In a large bowl combine broad beans, mint, lettuce and crumble over the feta. Dress and toss with fingertips to coat the leaves.

5. Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.