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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Serves
4 as a side dish
Author Notes
In spring, I love stripped-down recipes for seasonal produce. This is a standby of mine—peas, cheese, mint, and a light lemon vinaigrette. Couldn't be simpler, and really refreshing and light. —ieatthepeach
Test Kitchen Notes
WHO: Ieatthepeach lives in the Bay Area and writes a blog that takes its name from T.S. Eliot.
WHAT: Springtime in a salad.
HOW: Quickly cook fresh green peas in hot water, then toss with fresh mint, a lemony vinaigrette, and lots of Parmesan shavings.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Fresh, green springtime flavors sing with the fuller, richer taste of aged cheese, making for a balanced side dish that won’t overwhelm your main course. Best of all, it's fast—which means a super-seasonal, easy salad is only a pot of boiling water away. —The Editors
Ingredients
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3/4 pound
shelled fresh English peas
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1 splash
Water for blanching the peas
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1 dash
Salt to taste
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4
to 5 large fresh mint leaves, chopped or chiffonade
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3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon
freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 dash
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup
shaved Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Lightly salt the water, then add peas, cover, and turn off the heat. Let the peas sit in the water for about 10 minutes, or until they're tender and no longer chalky in the middle. Drain and rinse with cold water, then spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to dry. Let cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add peas and mint, and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then toss in shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.
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