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Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Herbed Cheese

Hannah
Fresh and refreshing! The snap from the peas and cucumbers are such a great pairing to a tangy lemon and herb base!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen knife
  • Whisk or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1/2 squeezed Lemon
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 1 sprig Thyme
  • 1 sprig Oregano
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Cottage Cheese could use ricotta

Salad

  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Prepared Artichokes canned works great here
  • 1/4 squeezed Lemon
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives (optional)
  • 2 handfuls Mixed Greens (also great with arugula)

Instructions
 

  • In mixing bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Using either the whisk or immersion blender, beat until very smooth and creamy. Alter lemon and olive oil liquids to get desired consistency.
  • Spread sauce on a serving plater (use creativity with peaks and/or design!).
  • In mixing bowl, combine peas, cucumbers, artichokes, olives (if using), lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper and stir together well. Add mixed greens and toss.
  • Dish salad mixture over the cheese spread. Garnish with lemon wedges and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
Keyword Artichokes, Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Herbs, Lemon, Sugar Snap Peas