Sweet Green Peas & Feta

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled English peas (about 2 pounds peas in pod) OR use frozen peas that have been thawed
• 1 scant cup (4 ounces) crumbled Greek feta cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion, including green parts, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

If using fresh peas, blanch peas for 30 seconds in a small saucepan of salted boiling water, just long enough to remove the raw taste. They should be still firm. Drain and spread them on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.

Put feta in a small bowl. Add olive oil and stir to make a creamy dressing. It will not be completely smooth. Gently stir in cooled peas (or thawed frozen ones), the 2 tablespoons scallion and the 2 tablespoons dill. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice and grind some pepper over the dish. Garnish with a little more sliced scallion and chopped dill. Serve immediately.