Best Little Gem Pea Salad Recipes

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LITTLE GEM & PEA SALAD



Little Gem & pea salad image

Spruce up a crunchy green salad with some peas and a lemon olive oil dressing

Provided by Angela Boggiano

Categories     Side dish

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Little Gem lettuces , each trimmed and cut into 6 wedges
300g pea , fresh or frozen
1 shallot , finely chopped
juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the Little Gem wedges in a large bowl or on a serving platter. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add the peas and cook for 2 mins. Drain well and refresh under cold running water until cooled. Add the well-drained peas to the lettuce and toss together.
  • In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon juice and vinegar, plus a pinch of salt. Leave to stand for 10 mins, then add the olive oil and season with ground black pepper. Add the dressing to the Gem wedges and peas, and toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

PEA AND LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH FARRO AND PECORINO



Pea and Little Gem Salad with Farro and Pecorino image

This spring salad can be made with pretty much any grain and firm grating cheese you like.

Provided by Dave Muller

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup semi-pearled farro
Kosher salt
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
8 cups Little Gem or other small lettuce leaves, torn if large
2 cups halved pea shoots (tendrils)
Shaved Pecorino Romano (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook farro in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 25-35 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet; let cool.
  • Whisk garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add farro, peas, and lettuce to bowl, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Add pea shoots and toss just until coated. Serve topped with Pecorino.

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