Purple Sprouting Broccoli And Asparagus Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 heads purple broccoli
12 asparagus spears
2 spring onions, finely chopped
baby spinach leaves, washed
12 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
chopped fresh dill
For the avocado dressing
2 avocados
150 g natural yoghurt
1/2 lemon, juice only
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Separate the broccoli into small sprigs and steam until just tender.
Steam the asparagus until just tender.
Combine the broccoli, asparagus and spring onions in a bowl.
For the avocado dressing, puree all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Season to taste.
Mix the dressing with the broccoli and asparagus and serve on a bed of baby spinach, with the cherry tomatoes.
Garnish with capers, if using, and fresh dill.