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Pea Salad with Radishes and Feta Cheese

Crunchy, zesty, and light: what else could one want in a warm-weather salad? Radishes are thinly sliced and mingle with shelled fresh peas, while feta cheese and honey provide a special salty sweetness. Pea sprouts can be found at natural-food stores and Asian markets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 4 pounds peas in pod), or 1 pound frozen petite peas
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
3 cups fresh pea tendrils, coarsely chopped, or pea sprouts (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Cool; grind finely in spice mill. Whisk together the lime juice, honey, and cumin in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil; stir in the dill. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook the peas in a pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes for fresh (or about 2 minutes for frozen). Drain; rinse under cold water, then drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the radishes, feta, and dressing; toss. Season with salt and pepper. If using pea tendrils or sprouts, divide among bowls. Divide salad among bowls. Serve.

  2. DO AHEAD

    Step 3

    The DRESSING can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature.

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