Fresh salad with mint and green peas is an original combination that is suitable for a light dinner or addition to main dishes. This recipe stands out for its freshness and ease of preparation..

salad ingredients.

For preparation you will need:.

3.5 cups green peas;

1 shallot;

1 white part of leek;

1 lemon;

0.4 cups olive oil;

0.5 cups fresh mint, chopped;

salt and ground black pepper to taste.

preparing peas.

Start by boiling green peas. To do this, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.. Place the peas in boiling water and cook for no more than two minutes to maintain their vibrant green color and crisp texture.. Then quickly drain the water and transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.. After this, dry it with a towel.

making pea puree.

Make a fragrant puree from a small amount of peas. To do this, take 1/2 cup of boiled peas, add lemon juice, a little zest and olive oil.. Grind everything in a blender until smooth. The puree will serve as the base for salad dressing..

mixing ingredients.

Place remaining peas, thinly sliced \u200b\u200bshallots and white part of leek in a large bowl. Add chopped mint leaves.

Mix everything carefully so that the ingredients are evenly distributed..

dressing and final accent.

Pour the prepared pea puree over the salad.. Gently stir again until the dressing covers all ingredients.. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

serving the dish.

The salad can be served as a separate dish or used as a side dish.. The refreshing combination of mint and peas goes well with fish or chicken dishes.. This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or picnic..

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