Karens Green Pea Salad Recipes

PEA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the thawed frozen peas in large bowl.
• Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and add to the bowl.
• Dice the red onion and add.
• Cut the cheddar cheese into quarter inch cubes and also add to the pea mixture.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, then combine the dressing with the rest of the ingredients until the pea salad is well coated. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

SPRING PEA SALAD WITH JAMON AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, olive oil, hazelnut oil, pepper, shallot and salt to taste in a small bowl. Adjust the seasonings. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until the water tastes slightly of salted broth. Prepare an ice bath.
• Blanch the English peas and snap peas separately, for about 10 seconds each. Shock in the ice water and drain on paper towels. Cut the snap peas into thirds.
• In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Tear the Jamon Serrano slices into bite-sized pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook until crispy on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Assemble the salad: Toss the English peas, snap peas, pea shoots and snow peas with the vinaigrette to taste. Plate the salad and top with the Manchego, toasted hazelnuts and crispy jamon.

GREEN PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon.