Salmon and spring greens tart with a walnut and almond pastry crust

Serves: 4

Tin size: 35cm x 13cm x 2.5cm, loose bottomed. If not using loose bottomed, please add baking paper to the tin before adding the base to allow for easy removal of the tart after baking.

FOR THE BASE

Ingredients:

• 100g walnuts
• 100g ground almonds
• 150g buckwheat flour
• 100g unsalted butter (or vegan spread)
• 1 tbsp sweetener
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg beaten (or 2 tbsp ground flax seeds)

6. Gently transfer the pastry into the baking tin and use your clean fingers to press into the shape of the tin. Using a fork to prick all over.

7. Put the tin into the fridge for 30mins to set. This will prevent the pastry from shrinking during cooking.

8. After chilling, place a sheet of baking paper over the pastry and then add some baking beans or some uncooked, dry rice to weigh the baking paper down.

9. Bake the pastry in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees C for 10 minutes.

10. Remove from the oven, ready for adding the filling ingredients.

Method:

1. Mix the milk into the beaten eggs, then pour the mixture into the prepared tart base.
2. Next, take small amounts of the smoked salmon and pinch together, placing the salmon at even intervals within the egg mixture.
3. Do the same with the courgette ribbons, asparagus tips and finally the watercress.
4. Crumble the cheese over the dish and season well.
5. Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 20-25 mins. Place a piece of foil over the tart if it begins to brown on top towards the end of the cooking time.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly (or fully depending on choice).
7. Serve with a drizzle of dill pesto and fresh greens.