Pea and Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Pea and Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese is the epitome of simple elegance. Featuring tender-crisp green beans and sweet peas, blanched to preserve their vivid color and crunch, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-honey-Dijon dressing that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. Fresh mint adds a refreshing herbal twist, while generous shavings of nutty Pecorino cheese elevate every bite with creamy, savory richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome side dish is equally delightful served chilled or at room temperature, making it perfect for dinners, picnics, or even elegant gatherings. Packed with seasonal produce, this quick and easy salad highlights the essence of fresh ingredients while keeping your meals light and nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh green beans
- 150 grams Fresh peas (shelled)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 50 grams Pecorino cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
Trim the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then add the shelled peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Quickly transfer the green beans and peas to the ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their color. Drain well and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Toss the blanched green beans and peas with the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped mint leaves and gently toss again to combine.
Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of Pecorino cheese and scatter the shavings over the salad.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
