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Asparagus, almond and pomegranate salad with roasted garlic dressing

Pomegranate seeds are rich in fibre and antioxidants that may benefit your health. They are also a good source of vitamin E and magnesium.

  • Time to make: 35 mins
  • Serving: 6 people
Ratings: 4.9
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, or 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds, to serve
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a small baking tray with baking paper. Place garlic on tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until soft. Set aside to cool.

    2 Into a bowl, squeeze roasted garlic from cloves, mash until smooth and add lemon juice, oil, mustard and honey. Whisk to combine.

    3 In a steamer, over a saucepan of boiling water, cook asparagus and broccolini for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Refresh under cold water and drain.

    4 On a flat dish, arrange spinach, asparagus and broccolini. Drizzle salad with roasted garlic dressing and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and chopped roasted almonds. Serve.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check mustard is gluten free.

    Make it vegan: Use maple syrup instead of honey and check Dijon mustard is vegan.

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