There's a reason pea salad is usually slathered in mayonnaise. Just try to get those tiny rolling orbs to stay on your fork without it. That's why when it comes to pea salads, choose sugar snaps. They have the same bright sweetness as shelled peas but, eaten pod and all (no shucking required), they're easier to grab. Here, raw sugar snap peas are tossed with radishes, fresh mint, ricotta salata and a simple lemon-balsamic vinaigrette for a easy salad that's sweet, salty, creamy and fresh tasting.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
- Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Backy gold Bacby gold
g-b53@gmail.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Alieu Joof
joof-a@gmail.comI'm not sure what ricotta salata is. Can I use another type of cheese?
VINOLIA PETERSE
p_vinolia@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills.
Nompumelelo nyembe
nompumelelo@yahoo.comI love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's so inviting.
Hira Jameel
j@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
ojukwu Somto
sojukwu@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Nadine Miller-Sammonds
nadinem@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Bradley Shaun
bshaun72@yahoo.comI used goat cheese instead of ricotta salata. It was a nice substitute.
Heidi Gerard
gerard-h20@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of mint, so I omitted it from the salad. It was still delicious!
Yasmine Ramadan
y2@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Afaq Khan
khan.afaq4@gmail.comThe ricotta salata adds a nice salty and tangy flavor to the salad. It also helps to bind the ingredients together.
Shah Sayel Ahmed
shah.s13@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up fresh spring vegetables.
Andrea Hawkins
a.h24@gmail.comI love the pop of color and crunch that the radishes add to this salad. They also provide a nice contrast to the sweetness of the snap peas.
Shahadat Hossain
s@hotmail.co.ukThis sugar snap pea salad is a refreshing and delightful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of spring produce. The combination of sweet snap peas, crisp radishes, aromatic mint, and creamy ricotta salata creates a harmonious balance of flavors a