To make raspberry & balsamic vinaigrette, combine raspberries and boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Mash with a fork. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl to remove seeds. Discard seeds
Add vinegar and oil to sieved raspberries. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk to combine. Set aside
Salad
Ingredients
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
100g snow peas, trimmed
1 baby cos lettuce, trimmed and leaves separated
2 sticks celery, thinly sliced diagonally
2 green onions (shallots), finely sliced diagonally
400g smoked chicken breast, skin and fat removed, thinly sliced
2 tbs toasted pine nuts
Method
Bring a large frying pan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Add snow peas and cook for 1 minute. Drain, refresh in cold water and pat dry with paper towel
Arrange lettuce, asparagus, snow peas, celery, green onions and smoked chicken on serving plates Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with pine nuts and serve
