PEA, FETA AND MINT SALAD
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas in the boiling water until they are just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Refresh immediately by plunging them into a bowl of cold water. Drain and reserve the peas.
- In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and honey, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the peas, onions, pistachios, and pour over the dressing. Add the mint and snow pea leaves, and gently toss to coat with dressing. Top the salad with the feta cheese just before serving.
SMASHED CARROTS WITH FETA AND MINT
For a zesty side dish of carrots, employ the sharp, salty flavor of feta cheese and lots of chopped fresh mint. This is more rustic than a smooth purée, with noticeable texture and bright colors. You can cook and mash the carrots in advance, then reheat, adding the toppings at the last minute.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot with a lid, warm olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add carrots and stir to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, stir, and let sizzle just until golden; do not let it brown. Then add 1 cup water and cover pot.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove lid, and turn heat to high. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- With a potato masher, crush carrots roughly, right in the pot, leaving mixture a bit chunky. Set aside until ready to serve.
- To serve, reheat carrots over low heat. Fold most of the feta and mint into the hot carrot mixture, reserving enough for garnish. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if using. Top with remaining feta and mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
MINTY CARROT, PISTACHIO AND FETA SALAD
Make and share this Minty Carrot, Pistachio and Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ck2plz
Categories Moroccan
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip 1 tbsp of the oil, the carrots, chickpeas and cumin onto a baking tray, season and toss to coat. Roast for 30 mins or until the carrots are tender.
- Mix together the lemon juice, honey and remaining oil, then pour all over the roasted carrots and chickpeas. Leave to cool. You can chill the salad at this stage, for up to 1 day; just bring it out of the fridge 1 hr before serving.
- Mix through the mint, spinach leaves and pistachios, and check the seasoning. Scatter the feta over and drizzle with a little extra oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 701.6, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 12.4
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