Fresh English Pea Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh english pea (usually still in the pod)
• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 1/2 bunch arugula
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 lb pecorino cheese

Recipe

• 1 remove peas from pods. bring a pot of very salty water to boil. add peas and boil for about 1 minute, just until color changes to a consistent bright green. remove and cool in ice water or under running cold water. (the cold water stops the cooking and keeps the peas bright green.).
• 2 wash and dry mint and arugula. in a bowl, combine peas with mint and arugula. add juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. shave half of the pecorino onto a cutting board and reserve. shave remaining pecorino, chop, and add to salad; toss. taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or olive oil as desired.
• 3 3. serve immediately, topped with reserved shaved pecorino cheese.