Your BBQ doesn’t have to be for just meat!  Try grilling up some veggies this summer for this fresh summer salad!

Ingredients:

2-3 large beets, cubed

1 fennel bulb, sliced

6 cups mixed baby salad greens

1 cup raw walnuts or pecans

1/3 cup fresh mint

1/3 cup fresh basil

2 leeks, sliced

2 avocado’s cubed

1/4 cup lime juice (Fresh squeezed limes)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp chilli flakes

Method:

Using a veggie pan for the BBQ or tin foil, chop beets, fennel and leeks.  Lightly cover in olive oil and grill along with walnuts for about 10-15 minutes or until beets and fennel are soft.  Allow to cool slightly. Combine dressing ingredients: Lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sea salt and balsamic vinegar, pepper and chili flakes and shake/blend together.  Place mixed greens, herbs avocado in large bowl and toss with dressing.  Serve immediately.