Pea and Mint Salad

Name: Pea and Mint Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 2 cups baby arugula; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A delightfully light spring salad of sweet green peas, fresh mint, shaved Parmesan, and arugula with a lemon dressing. Vibrant green, crisp, and ready in five minutes.

10 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups thawed frozen peas and 2 cups baby arugula.
3

Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss gently.
4

Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves over the top.
5

Finish with 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Parmesan in Pea and Mint Salad?

The entry for Pea and Mint Salad calls for 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Can I make Pea and Mint Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pea and Mint Salad is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Pea and Mint Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Pea and Mint Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 331 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Pea and Mint Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the arugula will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Pea and Mint Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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