This beautifully colourful, fresh and healthy dish is perfect for spring. Making the dressing from the pickling liquid reduces food waste and saves on washing up extra bowls – double win!
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
439
Ingredients
Finely grated zest and juice 1 lemon (keep separate)
300g
radishes, trimmed and finely sliced
350g
asparagus spears 2x 250g grain bags, we used
2
x 250g grain bags, we used merchant gourmet glorious grains, red rice and quinoa
200g
feta, crumbled
You will also need
3Tbsp.
extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and 1/2tsp fine salt. Add the radishes and mix to coat. Leave to lightly pickle for 10min.
Step 2Meanwhile, bring a medium pan of water to the boil. Snap or slice off the woody ends of the asparagus and trim the spears into shorter lengths. Add to the boiling water and simmer for 2-3min, or until just tender. Drain and plunge briefly into a bowl of ice-cold water. Drain.
Step 3Strain the radish pickling liquid into a large serving bowl. Whisk in the oil, lemon zest and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add the grains, asparagus, feta and radishes and mix to coat. Serve.
GH TIP:
Serve with chicken or grilled fish for added protein, if you like.
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