English Pea Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 lb fresh English peas, still in pods
1 bunch fresh mint, washed and dried
1/2 lb spring salad mix, washed and dried
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
100 g Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Bring a pot of very salty water to boil. While waiting, remove the peas from their pods. Add the peas to the pot and boil for about 1 minute, just until the colour of the peas changes to bright green. Drain immediately and cool in ice water to stop the cooking and keep the peas bright.

In a bowl, combine the cooked peas with the mint and the spring salad mix. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Shave half of the Parmesan onto a cutting board and reserve. Grate remaining Parmesan quite fine, add to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or olive oil as desired.

Serve immediately, topped with reserved shaved Parmesan cheese.