Fresh English Pea Salad
From The Kitchen restaurant in Boulder, CO in their appetizers section. There is a note that says as sping turns to summer and the peas get sweeter to substitute feta cheese for the pecorino. Yum yum! I love peas! This is an appetizer to be shared, although I think with some balsamic glazed chicken this would be an excellent dinner salad!
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READY IN: 40mins
SERVES: 4
YIELD: 1 appetizer
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1bunch of fresh mint
- 1⁄2bunch arugula
- 1⁄4cup lemon juice
- 4tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄4lb pecorino cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- Remove peas from pods. Bring a pot of very salty water to boil. Add peas and boil for about 1 minute, just until color changes to a consistent bright green. Remove and cool in ice water or under running cold water. (The cold water stops the cooking and keeps the peas bright green.).
- Wash and dry mint and arugula. In a bowl, combine peas with mint and arugula. Add juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shave half of the pecorino onto a cutting board and reserve. Shave remaining pecorino, chop, and add to salad; toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or olive oil as desired.
- 3. Serve immediately, topped with reserved shaved pecorino cheese.
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