This sweet pea salad combined with the sweetness of mangoes, rests on a bed of watercress and mint and is the perfect accompaniment for any spring dinner. On its own, topped with cheese, it makes a perfect lunch!
Yield: 4-6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz fresh green peas, such as Sugar Snaps, English Peas or even Snow Peas
- 10 oz shelled peas
- 2-4 T fresh Chopped mint
- 2 big handfuls of watercress
- 1 mango sliced in thin slices
- ½ c finely chopped red onion
- Buratta or Goat Cheese (optional) or even Feta
- ¼ extra virgin olive oil
- 3 T maple syrup
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 minced garlic clove
- ¼ t kosher salt
- ¼ t freshly ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, except the cheese.
Combine dressing ingredients and whisk together well.
Add about ½ of the dressing to the salad and toss well. You will have some left over, but this dressing is great for other salads.
Let this salad sit to absorb the dressing for about 30 minutes before serving!
Source: Today Show Food
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