Baby Spinach and Pea Shoot Salad with a Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
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Author Notes: This is a wonderful melding of ingredients for any young Spring green, including watercress, baby lettuces, and this combination. I tasted a similar salad in a restaurant in Truro, Mass. and have loved it ever since. - Bevi
Serves 2
- 2 large handfuls young pea shoots
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped and roasted pistachios
- 12 pieces thinly shaved Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese
- juice of 1/2 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fruity olive oil
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon honey
- sea salt and pepper to taste for the vinaigrette
- Wash the greens and dry them very throughly. Place them in a mixing bowl. Add the pistachio nuts and the cheese.
- To the lemon juice, add the honey and mix together thoroughly. Then whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly and carefully toss. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Greens
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish in the Raw
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Vegetable Recipe
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over 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Beautiful, I love the fresh simple flavors. Delicious.
over 1 year ago Bevi
Thank you! I plan to try with kale and a few other additions.
about 2 years ago Sagegreen
This just looks and tastes like spring captured in a bowl! Lovely!!
about 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Beautiful! And such a perfect springy salad. Planning to make this soon!
about 2 years ago Bevi
I hope you enjoy it!
about 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Oh, this does just sing spring to me!
about 2 years ago Bevi
I feel the same way!
about 2 years ago lorigoldsby
had this for lunch...lovely touch with the pistachios instead of other, more commonly used nuts. (although i added a bit of bacon and a runny egg to make it a main dish)
about 2 years ago Bevi
Bacon and egg is always a good thing. I'm glad you liked it!
about 2 years ago Bevi
Thanks!
about 2 years ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
I have to try this salad, looks so fresh and delicious.
about 2 years ago Bevi
Let me know how it goes.
about 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Lovely!
about 2 years ago Bevi
Oops - you are getting thanked twice!