Avocado & salmon mousse

Fans of sushi will love that this sophisticated starter is made with raw salmon (although you can used the smoked variety if you prefer). It's the perfect choice to kick-off an elegant lunch or dinner party

Serves: 4

Difficulty: Easy, 30 minutes plus chilling time

Ingredients:

2 ripe and ready avocados

Juice of 1 lemon

3 spring onions, finely chopped

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

10ml (2 tsp) green Tabasco sauce

400g raw fresh salmon (or 250g smoked salmon), finely chopped

30ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh dill

Microgreens, to serve (find out how to grow your own)

Method:

1) Mash the avocados in a bowl and mix in the lemon juice, spring onions and cucumber. Season generously and add the Tabasco.

2) In a separate bowl, mix the salmon with the dill and season well.

4) Place 4 ring moulds on serving plates, spoon of the avocado mixture into the moulds and press down gently with the back of a teaspoon. Spoon the salmon mixture over the top and smooth down evenly. Top with remaining avocado mixture. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

5) To serve, gently lift off the moulds, top with microgreens and serve with melba toast.