Elegant Snap Pea Salad with Miso, Garlic, Pecorino & Mint
Ingredients: 11
Savor the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this sophisticated snap pea salad. The vibrant snap peas, chickpeas, scallions, and grated pecorino are gently tossed in a harmonious dressing of white miso, garlic, lemon zest, juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Garnished with fragrant mint and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this salad is a true culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
| 2 | teaspoons white miso |
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| 1 | small garlic clove, grated or minced |
| 1 | medium lemon, zested and juiced |
| 3 | tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 | pound snap peas, trimmed and cut as desired |
| 1 | (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
| 2 | scallions, light green and white parts only, sliced |
| ¼ | cup grated pecorino, plus more for garnish |
| Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper | |
| 1 | teaspoon white or black sesame seeds |
| ½ | cup fresh mint leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped or torn |
Instructions
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- In a medium serving bowl, whisk together the white miso, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil until smooth and the miso dissolves. Add the trimmed snap peas, drained chickpeas, sliced scallions, and grated pecorino. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sesame seeds, fresh mint, and extra pecorino before serving.
Aug 04, 2024