veggie salad farfalle

• Cut the onion into half rings. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same frying pan and fry the onion for 4 - 5 minutes over medium heat. Deglaze with the balsamic vinegar. Take out of the pan and set aside.
• Meanwhile, peel and pit the avocado.
• To a tall container add the avocado, the basil, the garlic clove, the juice of half a lemon wedge per person, the honey and 50ml of pasta water per person. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix with an immersion blender into a smooth sauce.

• Thinly slice the cucumber with a cheese slicer or mandolin.
• Roughly chop the Kalamata olives and the salted almonds.
• Mix the pasta with the dressing in a salad bowl.
• Then add the arugula, cucumber, courgette and balsamic onion. Toss to combine.

Did you know... avocado is rich in unsaturated fat, which is good for cholesterol levels and overall cardiovascular health.