Real Simples Spring Pea Salad Recipes

REAL SIMPLE'S SPRING PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the mint, capers, shallot, zest, oil, salt, and pepper.
• Add the peas and goat cheese and toss gently.
• Serve at room temperature.

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.

FRESH SPRING PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a pot over high heat, bring 2 cups of water to a boil before adding frozen peas. Stir and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes at the most.
• Remove from the heat and drain very well. To stop the cooking process, pour in cold water and swirl them around for a few seconds. Drain them and add more cold water, moving them around and draining them again - they need to be at room temperature.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add drained peas, carrots, red peppers, celery and radishes. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
• Add ranch dressing to the veggies and stir until everything is well coated.
• Add bacon and some fresh chopped dill. Enjoy immediately or chill until ready to serve.