Charred Sesame Broccoli with Avocado Tahini Vinaigrette Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   In a blender puree all the ingredients for the Avocado Tahini Vinaigrette adding more water if needed, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Preheat the grill to med high.

3. 3

   Cut the onion in half lengthwise, leaving the core at the tip intact. Now peel and cut the onion in wedges leaving the root end on so that the wedges do not fall apart, brush with some of the oil. Grill on all sides until the onion has softened and charred. Remove from the grill, cut the root end away and allow the onion to fall apart. Set aside.

4. 4

   In the meantime, using a vegetable peeler, peel the stalks of the broccoli, taking off the hard exterior. Cut the broccoli in half though the centre. Using your hands, coat the broccoli in oil.

5. 5

   On medium heat grill the flat sides of the broccoli until charred, about 5 minutes, flip and repeat.

6. 6

   In the meantime, drizzle some of the Avocado Tahini Vinaigrette on a platter or plate.

7. 7

   Cut the charred broccoli into large bite size pieces, arrange over the vinaigrette on the plate, add the onion pieces and avocado slices.

8. 8

   Drizzle a little more of the Avocado Tahini Vinaigrette over the salad, toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and coarse sea salt. Serves 6