HEALTH COACHING FOR A BUSY MUM'S BODY AND MIND

Cucumber, pea and mint salad


Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

2 minutes

Yields

4 serves

Ingredients

1 cup of frozen peas

1 large cucumber

4 cups of rocket or baby spinach

3/4 cup chopped mint leaves

Zest and juice of 2 oranges

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1.  Cook the peas until just tender.  This can be done in the microwave ( high for 2-3 minutes) or blanch the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes.  Refresh in cold water to stop the cooking process.  Drain well.

2.  Cut the cucumber into thin slices.

3.  Combine the peas, cucumber, mint and orange zest together in a bowl.

4.  Whisk together the orange juice and olive oil with salt a pepper to taste.

5.  Combine the salad with the dressing, serve immediately.