Spring Pea Salad

By Julie_Bahun

A cool and refreshing salad for a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped or fresh mint leaves, torn
• 1 tablespoon capers roughly chopped
• 1 small shallot, shinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound green peas, blanched (if fresh) or thawed (if frozen)
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the parsley or mint, capers, shallot, lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper. Add the peas and goat cheese and toss gently.

Serve at room temperature.