CRUNCHY CAULIFLOWER, PEA AND HERB SALAD
We’ve used two varieties of cauliflower in this tasty recipe.
SERVES 6
✣ ½ small white cauliflower
✣ ½ romanesco cauliflower
✣ 1tsp fennel seeds
✣ 1tsp caraway seeds
✣ 1tbsp honey
✣ Zest and juice of 1 orange
✣ 5tbsp olive oil
✣ 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
✣ 150g (5oz) peas, defrosted
✣ 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
✣ 2 large handfuls mixed fresh herb leaves, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley and dill sprigs 1
Break the cauliflowers into florets, then slice them as thinly as you can. Place in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. 2
Put the fennel and caraway seeds in a small frying pan over a low-medium heat and toast, stirring, for 30 secs. Add the honey and stir for another 20-30 secs as the honey sizzles. 3
Remove from the heat and grate in the orange zest, then squeeze in the juice. Stir in the oil and chilli. Pour over the cauliflower and toss to combine. 4
Just before serving, stir the peas, spring onions and mixed fresh herbs into the salad, and adjust the seasoning to taste.