Tomato, kale and vermicelli salad with almond and honey dressing. Picture / Babiche Martens.
Tomato, kale and vermicelli salad with almond and honey dressing. Picture / Babiche Martens.
TOMATO, KALE AND VERMICELLI SALAD WITH ALMOND AND HONEY DRESSING Serves 4
Dressing • ½ cup almonds • 2 Tbsp runny honey • 2 Tbsp oil • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar • ¼ cup water
Salad • 3 cups roughly chopped tomatoes • ½ red onion, sliced thinly • ½ red pepper, sliced thinly • 1 red chilli, slicedthinly • ½ cup snap peas, thinly sliced • 2 cups kale torn in pieces • 1 cup coriander or basil leaves (or both) • ¼ cup roughly chopped almonds • 4 cups cooked vermicelli • Salt and pepper to taste
1. To make the dressing, place the almonds, honey, oil, vinegar and water in a blender and blitz until almost smooth, adding a little extra water if needed.
2. Place the tomatoes, onion, pepper, chilli, snap peas, kale, herbs, chopped almonds and vermicelli in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and combine well.
