Fresh English Pea Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Fresh English Pea Salad recipe with Pecorino cheese and lemon

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

25 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

254

Sugar

Fat

22g

This Fresh English Pea Salad is a perfect summer dish. English peas are a great seasonal ingredient, at their peak from late-spring through early summer. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. The combination of fresh peas, mint, arugula, and pecorino cheese creates a refreshing and flavorful salad that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Remove the peas from their pods and set aside.
2.	Pick the mint leaves and chop them finely.
3.	Rinse and dry the arugula.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5.	In a large bowl, combine the fresh English peas, chopped mint, and arugula.
6.	Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7.	Shave the pecorino cheese over the top of the salad with a vegetable peeler.
8.	Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

This Fresh English Pea Salad is packed with flavor and nutrition.

The combination of fresh peas, mint, arugula, and pecorino cheese creates a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly salty.

It’s also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and fiber.

CONS

The preparation can be a bit time-consuming due to the need to remove the peas from their pods.

Also, some people may not enjoy the slightly bitter taste of arugula.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Fresh English Pea Salad recipe is packed with healthy ingredients.
Fresh peas are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
Arugula is low in calories and high in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
Mint is also a great source of antioxidants and may aid digestion.
Pecorino cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.

	1 lb fresh English pea ( usually still in the pod )
	1 bunch of fresh mint
	1/2 bunch arugula
	1/4 cup lemon juice
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	salt and pepper
	1/4 lb pecorino cheese