75 minutes
A refreshing and simple salad that highlights the sweetness of fresh peas and the aromatic quality of mint, complemented by a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
Peas In The Pod, shelled
0 lb
Peas, shelled
cups
Red Onion, diced to the size of peas
each
Mint, leaves torn into 2-3 pieces
bunch
Sparkling Water
cups
Maldon Salt, flaky
to taste
Black Pepper, coarsely ground
to taste
1. Prepare the Pea Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the fresh peas, diced red onion, and torn mint leaves.
2. Add Vinaigrette
Pour the red wine vinaigrette over the pea mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly.
3. Season the Salad
Season the salad generously with Maldon or flaky sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
4. Let Stand or Serve
Serve the salad immediately or let it stand for about an hour at room temperature. If refrigerating, bring back to room temperature before serving.
5. Prepare Red Wine Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and sparkling water. Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, creating a smooth emulsion.
Opt for fresh peas when in season, and blanch them quickly in boiling water until bright green, then shock in ice water to preserve crispness.
Taste and adjust the sweetness of the peas, sharpness of the red onion, freshness of mint, and acidity of the vinaigrette.
Use high-quality red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Consider adding a bit of Dijon mustard for complexity.
Use freshly chopped mint and fold it in just before serving to prevent wilting or overpowering flavor.
Slice the onion thinly to complement rather than dominate, and soak in cold water to soften sharpness if desired.
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