Charred Garden Greens, Risoni & Herb Salad

Charred Garden Greens, Risoni & Herb Salad

Recipes Easy Meals Charred Garden Greens, Risoni & Herb Salad

Prep Time 10 mins

TOTAL TIME 15 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

250g (1/2 packet) risoni (rice shaped pasta)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
250g (1/2 packet) McCain Garden Greens (Beans, Broccoli, Pea)
¼ cup flaked almonds
2 ripe lemons, juice and zest
½ cup basil leaves, washed
½ cup mint leaves, washed
1 cup parsley leaves, washed
1 tbsp additional extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Cracked black pepper and salt
Extra leaves to garnish

How to make it

Cook risoni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (approx. 10 min) then drain, rinse and cool.
Heat EVOO in a large frypan. Add McCain Garden Greens, and toss allowing to char slightly and cook through, approximately 5-8 minutes.
Add almonds and lemon zest to toast for 1 minute, then remove pan from the heat.
Chop or tear herbs and combine with lemon juice, additional EVOO and cooked risoni. Gently combine, season with pepper and salt to taste and place on a large serving dish.
Top with warm Garden Greens, toasted almonds and lemon zest, add additional leaves as a garnish.