Baby Spinach Fresh Pea And Feta Salad Recipes

BABY SPINACH AND WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• For the oregano vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, dried oregano and some salt and pepper to combine.
• For the salad: Set aside 2 tablespoons each of the feta and pistachios for serving, then add the remaining feta and pistachios to a large bowl. Add the spinach and watermelon, drizzle over the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved feta and pistachios.

BABY SPINACH, FRESH PEA AND FETA CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• You need 2 large handfuls of baby spinach -- check for nasty stalky or wilted bits and then give it a really good wash (nobody likes gritty spinach). Spin dry, and add to a salad bowl with 2 smaller handfuls of fresh peas (unless you are lucky enough to get young peas which are sweet and tender, you should blanch the peas in boiling, unsalted water and leave to cool). Dress the salad at the last minute with olive oil and lemon juice dressing and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAS AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat a few teaspoons of oil and add the sugar snap peas.
• Allow to char on both sides then remove from the pan.
• Add the frozen peas to the pan and cook until warmed through.
• Place washed and dried baby spinach leaves in a large bowl/serving dish, top with the cooked peas and crumble over the feta cheese.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad, toss and serve.

BABY SPINACH AND CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chopped spinach, chickpeas and chopped onions in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons (3 turns of the bowl in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil. Toss well to coat and combine. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste.

CHICKPEAS WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes, until fragrant and the tomato paste has turned a darker color. Add the chickpeas, the stock or water, and the cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition of spinach wilts. Add salt to taste and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for five minutes. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt and cayenne, and serve.