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Courgette & Toasted Cashew Nut Salad with Tahini Dressing

This was a dish I prepared during one of those evenings when the thought of rustling up a meal seemed a total chore and the prospect of ordering a takeaway was the most tempting of options but the willpower remained strong (thank goodness!). I know what my husband would reply to "here you go darling, have your tasteless bowl of leaves after a hard days work" and it's not suitable for this respectable food blog although is probably grounds for separation or divorce somewhere in the world I'm sure! *wink wink* The simple green leafy salad can be so boring more times than not so here is something with masses of flavour, oh and before I forget you'll need a spiraliser for it.  Ingredients: (Serves Two) 2 courgettes, spiralised  1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 tin of sweetcorn (130g) 1 handful of cooked tenderstem broccoli 2 handfuls of cashew nuts  2 tsp. smoked paprika pinch of salt  black pepper 2 tbsp. tahini Juice of 1 lemon  1 tbsp. extra virgin ol...