Hot salad with Lemongrass dressing

A lovely salad dressing that can be added to many different salads. Use tofu for a vegan option.

Prep time: 30 Minutes

Moderately

Serves 1

Mixed salad leaves: crispy lettuce, rocket, spinach, chard, fresh coriander leaves - enough to fill a one litre bowl per person

1/4 red pepper, sliced or cut into 1 in chunks (remove seeds and white membrane)

a few coriander leaves, washed and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil

FOR THE DRESSING:

1. Mix all the salad leaves, carrot, cucumber, tomatoes, grapes, red pepper and coriander leaves together and place on a serving plate.
2. Place all the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously to blend.
3. Place the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Heat gently. Add the Lemongrass, Ginger and Red Chilli Spice Drops® and mix.
4. Add the tofu/chicken/prawns and toss for 2-3 minutes. Do not allow to burn. Remove the ingredients from the pan and reserve in a warm place.
5. Add the dressing to the same pan and gently warm through. Pour the warmed dressing into a jug.
6. Scatter the tofu/chicken/prawns on the prepared salad.
7. Just before eating, add the warm dressing and mix. Serve immediately.

TIP:
For a dinner party, you can put the dressing into individual mini jugs and invite guests to add their dressing just before they eat.

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