Pea and Mint Salad
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.
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
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1
Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
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2
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups thawed frozen peas and 2 cups baby arugula.
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3
Drizzle with the lemon dressing and toss gently.
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4
Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves over the top.
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5
Finish with 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.