Description
A vibrant and refreshing Pea and Burrata Salad featuring blanched peas, creamy burrata cheese, peppery arugula, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts, all tossed in a bright lemon-honey dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect for a light meal or a stunning side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen peas, blanched and cooled
- 2 balls burrata cheese (about 8 ounces total)
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the Peas: Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and blanch them for about 2 minutes until they become bright green and tender. Drain the peas and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain well.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: On a large serving platter, spread the arugula evenly as the base layer. Scatter the blanched peas, thinly sliced red onion, chopped mint, and torn basil leaves over the arugula.
- Add the Burrata: Tear the burrata cheese gently into pieces and place them evenly across the salad to maintain the creamy texture.
- Dress and Garnish: Drizzle the prepared lemon-honey dressing evenly over the top of the salad. Finish by sprinkling the toasted pine nuts and an extra pinch of black pepper over everything.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and vibrant textures at their best.
Notes
- If fresh peas are available, they provide the sweetest and freshest flavor, but frozen peas work well when quickly blanched.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until they are golden and fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fish, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
