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Spiced fruit and rocket salad

Spiced fruit and rocket salad

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The combination of green leaves, light cheese and healthy carbs in this salad make it the perfect quick and energising lunch dish

Prep time: 10 mins
Serves: 2

Ingredients

To save time, make double quantities of the dressing and store half in the fridge. It will last for up to a week so you can use it on another occasion. If you don’t have time to slice and dice, opt for canned plums, peaches or apricots – simply drain out the juice and add to your salad.

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½ tbsp cider vinegar
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 peach
1 plum
2 apricots
200g rocket
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
50g feta cheese, cubed
2 wholemeal pitta breads

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to blend all the spices together. Set aside.
Cut the fruit into wedges, discarding the stones. Place the rocket into a large bowl together with the fruit.
Whisk the dressing again to combine and drizzle over the salad. Toss gently to coat. Top with the pumpkin seeds and feta. Serve with warm pitta on the side.

Top tip: To save time, make double quantities of the dressing and store half in the fridge. It will last for up to a week so you can use it on another occasion. If you don’t have time to slice and dice, opt for canned plums, peaches or apricots – simply drain out the juice and add to your salad. www.learndirect.co.uk/brainfood

By Jennifer Shepherd

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