July 29, 2024
Pea, Mint and Feta/ Pecorino Salad
Looking for a delicious, healthy salad that takes minutes to make and is also high in fibre? We fell in love with this Pea Mint and Feta Salad recipe by the brilliant 'MyPrimroseKitchen' as it's so quick and easy to make whilst also perfectly nourish and great for Summer.
These qualities serve 4 as a side dish or 2 as a main.
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups of frozen petit pois thawed overnight in the fridge (they don't need cooking, so they retain all the vitamins)
1 small shallot very finely sliced
1 small leek, cleaned and very finely sliced, white part only
Zest and juice of a medium sized lemon
¼ cup of olive oil
½ cup shredded mint leaves
1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup (optional but I prefer it sweeter)
Pea shoots (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small shallot very finely sliced
1 small leek, cleaned and very finely sliced, white part only
Zest and juice of a medium sized lemon
¼ cup of olive oil
½ cup shredded mint leaves
1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup (optional but I prefer it sweeter)
Pea shoots (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
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Purée half a cup of the peas with the olive oil, maple syrup if using, lemon juice and lemon zest in a blender until smooth.
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In a bowl, put in the rest of the peas with the leek, the shallots and the mint. Toss gently to combine.
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Pour the pea purée over the salad and gently combine with a spoon.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve. I like to decorate the salad with pea shoots but these aren't always available and are not essential.
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Last but not least, this salad would be fabulous with feta crumbled over it or shavings of pecorino or Parmesan if you are not dairy free or vegan. It is perfect picnic food and don't forget peas are not only high in vitamin C but they are also one of the highest fibre vegetables, so they are a super food and a delicious one at that.
