Summer Charred Apricot, Peashoot and Fennel Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette recipe

This salad is incredibly fresh and you can use the raspberry syrup (see recipe here) to create a punchy vinaigrette. 

This salad's ingredients contribute to a diverse range of seasonal flavours and textures. 

It’s a real celebration of summer, and will no doubt be the hero of your barbeque. Now who said salads are boring?

Ingredients

Salad

75g pistachios

250g pea shoots

3 apricots halved with the seed removed

2 tbsp maple syrup

3 finely sliced radishes

5 sprigs fennel leaves + flowers if you have any to hand

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of salt

Dressing

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp raspberry syrup (Click here to for a Easy to Make Raspberry Syrup recipe)

Quarter tsp salt

Half tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

Start heating a griddle pan over a medium / high heat. Add the maple syrup to the pan, and place the halved apricots directly on top.

Cook for 10 minutes until slightly softened in the middle, and charred on the base. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine the rest of the salad ingredients and toss using your hands. Combine all of the dressing ingredients.

Transfer your salad onto a serving platter and place the grilled apricots on top. Generously drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Want more raspberry recipes?

Click here for the Best Ever Seasonal Raspberry Syrup Recipe

Want to know what to do with other leftovers?

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The UK wastes over £13 billion worth of food each year as we buy, don't use and throw out far more than we really need. And there are really simple ways to use leftovers that will not only help save on food waste but will also save you money.

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Loved this recipe? 

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