This simple Double Pea and Feta Salad sings spring with a classic combo—peas and mint. The creamy, mildly briny feta cheese melds beautifully with the other flavors.
Author:Norann Oleson
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:2 minutes
Total Time:12 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound sugar snap peas
2 1/2 cups English peas, shelled – fresh or frozen
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup mild feta cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil; add sugar snap peas and green peas. When water returns to a boil, cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until sugar snaps are crisp-tender.
Drain in a colander; refresh under cold running water. Drain peas well (blot with a paper towel).
Place peas in a large serving bowl with remaining ingredients except feta and pine nuts; toss until coated.
Gently stir in feta and pine nuts (if using).
Notes
This is the perfect dish to serve for lunch on the porch or to take to a potluck.
