Crunchy Date & Almond Salad (07.11.13)

COURTESY KHATIJA EBRAHIM

1 packet ready washed lettuce
2 cups pineapple – cubed
2 cups cucumber – cubed
2 cups of 3 colour peppers mixed – cut in strips
Feta cheese – cut in squares or strips

Lay lettuce on platter following with the pineapple, cucumber, peppers & feta cheese.

In a saucepan:
2 tbslp olive oil
½ cup badam – sliced
½ cup dates – cut lengthwise
½ cup sesame seeds

Braise the above ingredients until golden brown then add:
¼ tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp salt

Pour the above over salad.

Dressing:
¼ cup trim
1 tblsp mustard sauce
½ tsp brown sugar
½ tsp olive oil
¼ cup of any salad dressing of your choice

Mix in blender pour over the salad & munch away

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