Snap Pea and Herb Salad with Whipped Lemon Ricotta
A gorgeous way to eat your veggies! Utilizing lots of fresh herbs and a creamy lemon taste from the ricotta, this salad is a perfect balance of your summertime greens!
Equipment
- Kitchen knife
- Saucepan
- Immersion blender or food processor
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 fresh Lemon
- 2 stalks Fresh Mint
- 2 stalks Fresh Dill
- 1 stalk Green Onion or Chives
- 2 handfuls Snap Peas
- 1 bunch Snap Pea Shoots (about 2 inches in diameter)
- 2/3 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In saucepan, boil water and add snap peas until color brightens, about 5 minutes. Remove from hot water and place in ice bath.
- In mixing bowl, place ricotta, a small squeeze of lemon juice, and a few grates of zest (about 1/2 tsp). Using either immersion blender or food processor, whip until smooth.
- Mix together pea shoots, mint leaves, dill, and chopped green onions and squeeze a bit of lemon juice over them. Toss well.
- Taking peas from ice water, slice horizontally and add to the green mixture. Add salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.
- Plate using ricotta as your base, and green mixture spread atop. Drizzle with olive oil and additional lemon zest. Enjoy!