heirloom tomato salad with fresh lady peas

By pdav

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lady peas
• Lemon-Herb Dressing With Basil, divided
• 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 (4-oz.) package soft goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook peas in boiling salted water to cover in a large saucepan 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender. Drain and rinse until completely cool. Drizzle 1/4 cup Lemon-Herb Dressing With Basil over peas, and toss to coat.

2. Arrange tomato slices on a platter or individual serving plates. Spoon peas over tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, goat cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with remaining dressing.

Southern Living, AUGUST 2009